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  1. This for me explains so much about me as a person I thought I would have to share... I posted this on my Facebook tonight. Some of you know my difficulties, some help by being able to understand me more than others. I don't always see my deficits but my friends do, they are there to help, guide and reassure me that it's ok to be different. Most of all it may appear I am an arrogant person, not so, this is one of my many self protective qualities. If you read the link you'll realise that I am awfully ill. I try hard to please and get things right, but I often fail. Not on purpose but because I'm learning still. Even after 9 years next week I still struggle. I continue to learn and get better each day at what I do and say. It takes a lifetime to adapt, help me, help myself. Be there with and for me, help me be the best I can... With your help, support and guidance we can help each other understand I am different but I am me. I am Mike.....
  2. Hi all. My biggest fear is that if I fall and hit my head will it cause issues. I then worry so much. I had such an incident recently and it was bad enough to warrant a CT scan. Luckily it was fine, that was a close call, I've had a major fear of this since day one. I have found that that are very few real life support groups for those of us that are many years in to recovery. Sadly the one group nearby is isn't worth attending as it's not the type of support longers like us can contribute to, which is a shame. One thing I've noticed is the medical teams are keen to wash their hands of us once we are able to cope better, but not fully able to cope without the close support of family and friends, if we have them that is! There is a word for worrying needlessly so I'm told that word is inappropriate medical behaviour! For the post above, Swishy, since you are US based you will already know one of the motto's used by the US Marines, that is improvise, adapt and overcome. I use this myself when things get tough. After all, each challenge is there to be beaten, one way or the other. When you do beat it and do so on your own, it may give you the boost in confidence to help you go even further. My motto is. Tomorrow is a new day, what can I do? What will I do and how well can I do it! Regards...
  3. Please also consider running the free benefits advisor that can be found easily. One of those useful benefits is Council Tax. You can reduce or have awarded a zero contribution for your bill. You may be entitled to the Severely Mentally Impairment (SMI) discount. Most Local Authories (LAs) will give you any information that you need to apply. You may also find this by checking out your LAs website and applying for it online. Please don't be put off by the title SMI as you are entitled to this if your brain injury affects you to a level that is enough to fulfil the requirements. A few years ago I created a quick guide to useful links for the disabled. I did this in 2015 and has been useful for many in my area. I have also written several papers on the Personal Independence payment (PiP) as well as ESA and how to fill both of these forms in correctly so you get all you are entitled too. pip-diary.PDF
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