Louise

On 8/1/2016 at 16:15, Tina said:

Posted on behalf of Subhem63

Hi Louise

Thanks for that, that was one of the reasons also that I asked, I received a letter from the DVLA saying they had not heard from my consultant regarding my driving licence, paperwork was apparently sitting on his desk.

 

Guess what , he was on holiday as well., so I thought if I could get an idea when the check ups would be I could tackle him about my DVLA form as well. Method in my madness, you never know it might work., worth a try don't you think.

 

Thanks for replying. Be Well.

Subhem63

SAH 25/5/16

So sorry didn't see this.. Hope all's sorted now..

Hi Dory

Warm welcome, glad you found the site.

For those 'your lucky to be alive' smile and say I know!

take care

Hi Nicky

Warm welcome, glad you found the site.

Yep early days in recovery, rest lots, listen to your body, keep hydrated, don't bother about those 'raised eyebrows' if they really understood they wouldn't do it..

Take care, be kind to yourself.

Hi Jan

I couldn't return to work either - wasn't happening.

How do I fill my days, well when I'm not too bad I do wonder where the day has gone, its just a case of finding your neich..

I doubt this answers your query but on the whole I'm happy with it.

Definatly Lyn onward and forwards....

hope it helps releave it soon.

We all get bubbly days hope doc can help with your ears...

take care.

Hi Lyn warm welcome glad you found the site.

My answer would be I think 'where ever you want to be' there is in my opinion No 'there' its when you feel ok with it..

it doesn't happen quickly that's for sure.

but reading your posts your doing ok take care

Yes usually 3 months.

If you've not heard anything say at 6 months stage get in touch with them, people do fall through the cracks...

My surgeon went to Australia just after my 2nd op but I was lucky I was seen my another...

Hi Trace, warm welcome

Humour is the best medicine if you cant laugh...

I'm like others go back to the docs if one meds not working there should be others, and or as for a referral back to your Nuro the sad truth is we get fobbed off but sometimes WE know ourselves...

Don't know if that makes sense..

I'd write stuff down when you go because WE do tend to forget write down how you feel and stuff...

Gemma I was like you too I have no memory of my time in hospital still don't even now, I have no memories of my past either - well done you on getting back to work...

On 7/23/2016 at 0:20 AM, the quine said:

Eureka!!

I have returned to this site hoping to find information/confirmation/reassurance that I am not over-reacting or looking for problems that aren't there - as this is what I know those around me think! I have spent time reading through posts and advice and find this one.

 

MO5....I am truly sorry to hear of your situation & YOU should be proud of all you have been & continue to deal with, humbling indeed!! Furthermore, your original post mentioned so many things that I have been 'struggling' with over the last few years and recognise,.

 

But have been told by my GP that I am depressed, suffering from stress blah, blah, blah but ignoring or not listening to what I feel are my real issues....memory, language hesitation (verbal & written) confrontation fear, social engagement incompetence, utter fatigue and above all else "I am devoid of all fluffiness.

 

I feel nothing, long conversations bore me, little to no empathy" So, I am probably not simply an "attention seeker" (how I've been made to feel!?!)

 

It has been so long since my SAH (2008) & stent (2010) that I no longer believed that this & my mental state could be linked. I have found work more than challenging, my ability to cope deteriorating until I finally left in October 2015, the financial pressures and feelings of failure have plagued me since.

 

My 3 children are now all grown up, happy, secure & working abroad, so I don't have that responsibility but the belief I am not the person I used to be has finally hit home - but how do I explain this without sounding like a 'whining child looking for excuses?' 

 

In conclusion, I would like to thank you for posting so honestly and wish you well for the 28th, hoping you get the answers, support and help you deserve and are entitled to!

 

Your post & this thread has convinced me to tackle my GP again and ask him to take me seriously, so it has helped at least one person.

In fact, I may just copy & take this with me........thank you!!

 Good for you go for it.. don't move from the chair till he does take you seriously....

Sorry I didn't mean to make you cry.

Hey there,

Wow! but good for you going getting it checked out, if you don't ask you don't know...

Sending you every positive vibe for 28th, if I lived near you I'd come hold your hand..

Take care

Hi Richard

Warm welcome to the site, glad that you found us.

Wow! getting back to work well done you..

Glad you found the useful and like Macca your position gives valuable insight, although I'm told docs make the worst patients I'm sure your not like that though.

Rest when the body needs it, keep hydrated and enjoy life.

take care

Well you could say I moved house - Helmsdale is lovely the thing to remember is its not a holiday.

Hi Nicola

Warm welcome to the site so glad that you found us.

Like the others you were lucky in the right place at the right time, I think everyone fears the what-if syndrome its natural, I think it does ease as time passes..

take things easy rest and relax and keep hydrated..

take care

Never alone, Sherry we all understand...

On 6/27/2016 at 8:16 AM, Super Mario said:

Just another thought. As you are a carer for your husband ask a carer's assessment from Social Services. They may well have suggestions to make life a little easier for you or may well be able to put help in place.

 

Contact Adult Care at your County Council. There is no shame in asking for help even if it is for the short term.

Great advice there..

Hi Sherry

Warm welcome to the site so glad that you found us. You are definitely not alone in hating more that one person speaking at a time, Daff's right get someone to help you though it, councillor / Headway.  It does get better, you just have to work at it, find new ways of doing things. It happening in March (for this) is no time at all, you're early in your recovery.

Be kind to yourself...

Hi there

Yes can relate, but maybe since you've noticed a change maybe go speak with your GP, tell them..

I find writing things down dates and stuff (that's for birthdays's etc), pots and pans, well can't help there.

But for your own peace of mind I'd get it checked out..

Jan sorry missed this Wow your lost things are exactly the same as mine, and yes if you/we dont give them insight to how you are because they are never going to understand unless you tell them.

And again Yep as time goes on friends and family don't seem as helpful as in the beginning.

I hope you continue your recovery and get the support you need.

take care

Great news Gail now take things easy.

take care, hugs.

Headphones - dont see why not.

Yoga - not sure my husband was told I wasnt too but know others that have so Yoga and running I'd seek medical advice either your Neuro or your Gp..

Hi there

warm welcome.

headaches are about the only thing I dont have now (all that much) anyway my head reacts to the weather.

yes I'd get them checked out just for your peace of mind.

Are you keeping hydrated, doing way too much or stressed all makes the fatigue much worse I find..

Take care