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Jules

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Jules last won the day on July 11 2015

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About Jules

  • Birthday 26/02/1960

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  • Biography
    52 years old and glad to be alive :-)
  • Location
    Greenisland N.Ireland
  • Interests
    Reading, walking, swimming, socialising
  • Occupation
    In transition
  • SAH/Stroke Date
    Sah coiled Dec 2011

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  1. Thought I would share the good news I got a 10 year license through the post last week ✨ . So it was well worth the stress , thank you for all your support x
  2. My friend went and found it very insightful as well as upsetting obviously. The set up was four hospital beds, your put an eye mask in and it was an auditory experience. It took you through the whole hospital experience. She said she was glad she went and it had really helped her understand. It has also helped neuro surgeons and nurses here.
  3. Winnie you will be glad to know I kept my speed under control xx
  4. Thank you for all your support . I passed thank goodness and will get another medical license which can be up to 3 years. The guy at the disability centre was lovely and advised it was because of my memory and concentration issues. It is such a relief xx
  5. Thank you so much Win and Super Mario. I rang today and booked it for next Saturday at the disability mobility centre so will let you know how I get on. They were able to tell me it covers medical history, visual tests, a simulator and an on road driving assessment. I am going to try it in a manual car ( I usually drive an automatic) as otherwise they will add that as a restriction . I am going to ask for a map of the route so I know where I am driving
  6. My goodness what a shock in my post tonight. I was lucky enough to get a medical driving license about 4 months after my Sah which was valid for 3 years. I went through all the paperwork to renew for the end of March and have now been told I need to go through a full mobility and driving assessment . I am a bit nervous and was just wondering if anyone has any advice ?
  7. This is an event recommended by Brain Injury Matters for carers, friends and family of people with brain injuries. https://themaclive.com/shows/reassembled-slightly-askew I will let you know the feedback
  8. I cannot take ibrufen since SAH but I thought in general you should not mix paracetamol and ibrufen so agree with above refer to your gp to be on the safe side
  9. I have been working three eight hour days since last May. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday which although tough at times I have been able to sustain. This is my third back to work attempt and the first time I have got beyond 6 months so fingers crossed. I wish everyone well and agree it is hard to get the balance right x
  10. Sorry I should clarify in Belfast they have moved away from Headway and are Brain Injury Matters. Dawn the difficult thing is as you know everyone wishes the best for us including occupational health but it is only you that knows what you can and cannot do. I personally am trying to work 8 to 2 Mon - Thurs ... Early days Please try to not over commit my first week I did two 4 hr days for example in that way you are putting yourself under pressure from day one and are also not seen as flagging sick days . Good luck
  11. I feel for you Dawn I am on my third attempt at returning to work myself and am at the 2.5 year mark. I recognise the symtoms that you describe and can only say as others have you cannot push yourself our bodies can no longer cope with that. I started attending Brain Injury Matters ( used to be called Headway) weekly seeing a neuro phychologist and a counsellor last October when I had to go off the last time and I can honestly say I could not have returned in May without them. I am still at a day at a time and wish you all the luck in the world . Please be kind to yourself and seek some support x
  12. I find forms etc very confusing and I tend to over think them now so I get tied up in knots. I would agree with your partner and also think that it will help them make it happen. They are looking for a good solid reason for reducing hours and you have one to give them. I have just taken a work sabbatical for 6 months for the very same reason and I would not have got it if I had not stated that it was as a result of Brain Injury fatigue and the need for more rehabilitation. This may not have been necessary if I had managed my hours better. Good luck I am sure it will go well
  13. Me too I've put on nearly a stone I like your dream Win - I have definitely developed a sweet tooth.
  14. I have been lucky my eyesight has settled and is now only slightly worse in each eye. One of my pupils remains dilated and has little reaction to light.
  15. Not like me to post more of a observer but I so identify with you my Sah was Dec 2011. I started to try to work in July 2012 and crashed Jan 2013. Started again in March and now again finding it very difficult my job has changed three times in a downward way. All I can say is you are doing brilliantly and as everyone is saying listen to your body otherwise now it tells us what to do . I have had to force myself to take a step back before my brain shuts down. Just a way of forcing me to have a quality of life is how I think about it. Anyway take it easy and don't push yourself too hard xx
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