Sam

Hi Michelle, I returned to work in May (SAH in Oct 09) , slowly building up my hours as I feel stronger. I couldn't return to my "original" job as my brain was just not up to it. I'm currently doing an administration role, which is new to me. I initially had bad headaches and moments of sheer frustration but it got better. I have learned new things, I know not as quickly as I would have before, but I have done it! I am hoping to return to my "old" job but i may not be up to it. I do agree with what Liz wrote, if you can or have access to, contact a union. Unison have helped me a lot, so it may be worth you seeing if you can get the same help. Don't forget, your doing brilliantly just being back at work !!!!

Hi Donna marie It's lovely to meet you. Your doing so well having the energy to chat so soon after your SAH!! I'm new here as well, but I find that reading what other members write, I'm not alone and I hope you feel the same. take care Sam

Thank you all for such a warm welcome.. I don't feel so alone now.. I am looking forward to setting to know you all better and I'm eager to read any advice people can give me to get through this. Just to stop any confusion, it's Sam for Samantha, though I answer to almost anything! Thanks Sam

Hi everyone, I'm Sam, I've been registered on this site for a while but felt to nervous to say hello til now, I don't know why I was. I had an SAH whilst on holiday in Oct 09, I was in hospital abroad for a few days and was eventually diagnosed with a viral infection and discharged with anti-biotics. I flew home a few days later (not a happy flight, I felt so ill and now I know why!) and I tried to function for a few days before giving in to what I thought was weakness and went to see my GP. He sent me to hospital where I was diagnosed with an SAH and was coiled the next day, spent several days in ITU and a while in hospital. I've had many of the side affects that I have read about on this site;insomia, memory problems and general cognitive difficulties and it feels good to know that I'm not alone. I'm looking forward to having contact with other SAH 'survivors' and having people understand that even though you look the same, your not. So thank you for listening...