Vivien

Hi Zoe, Sorry to hear that you are having such a difficult time, it is not right that Richard takes out his frustration on you, I think you are coping remarkably well keeping the home running and looking after the children. I watched a programme on tv the other night about a young man who got brain damaged from a fall, and watched him over the next year as he struggled to recover. His journey seemed remarkably similar to the one made by sufferers of an SAH, he also became very angry and abusive to his family and carers at the rehab he was in, for a time. However he did improve once he had accepted what had happened and accepted that he would never be the person he used to be. I hope that Richard reaches this stage soon Vivien x

Hi marilyn. Sorry to hear that your Mum is so down, it does seem to affect a lot of us after an SAH, a combination of being scared and frustrated at not being the person we were before. It does get easier in time Good Luck Vivien

Hi Tracy and welcome to the site Vivien

Hi Jo and welcome to the site Glad you are now walking and using your hands again. Vivien

Hi Erin, and welcome to the site You are doing really well typing for that long, after three months I could just about type one sentence! Good Luck Vivien

Welcome to the site Donna Vivien

Hello and Welcome to the site Lorraine Vivien

Hi and glad to hear that all is going well. I have also taken up photography, I really enjoy it. Best Wishes Vivien

Hi Wraith. I had counselling and it really did help, just to be able to talk about things without worrying my family. I am also 3 years on and tend to get upset rather than angry, I try to just live my life moment by moment and enjoy things as they are. Easier said than done though Vivien x

Hi Gill, glad to hear the good news, sorry to hear the bad. Hope it is resolved soon. There are a few of us on here with bits in our brains that they keep an eye on at least they will catch anything serious before it happens. Vivien

Hello Liz, c/o Louise I think all of us who have survived an SAH feel very scared at first, but it does get easier in time. I agree with the 'baby steps' message, recovery is slow for a lot of us. Headway are good to get in touch with, they helped me a lot when I needed support. Louise - I think the brain and spine foundation provide leaflets. Vivien x

Hello Sam and welcome to the site Vivien x

Hi Sonia, I am glad you found us just in time for next weeks op, hope all goes well for you Vivien x

Hello Karen, Thanks for letting us know that your Mum is so much better, it is great to hear that news. Vivien x

Best Wishes for tomorrow Angela Vivien x

Hello Sonia and Welcome to the site Vivien

Hello Alan and Erin Welcome to the site and am impressed by how well you are coping with all the trauma As the others have said it is often quite a long road to recovery but most of us get there in the end. Take care of yourself Vivien

Hello Kasim and thankyou for letting us know how your mother is doing. Sorry to hear that there have been further complications and hope that Myra is soon home again. She has been very much missed on this site and I really hope that she will make a good recovery. Thinking of you and your family Best Wishes Vivien

Hi Sally, Congrats on being here 1 year on I would definitely recommend getting in touch with Headway, they are really helpful, understanding and can probably help you with the benefits minefield. I was coiled and that is why I have to have scans etc, I think if you are clipped then it is done and dusted as far as the neuro surgeons are concerned. I think that the aftercare is pretty poor, because nobody really tells you what to expect afterwards and how long recovery will be. I think it is mainly because they don't know! everybody is different and recovers at their own pace, ( in my case that seems to be very slowly). One doctor just said to me 'How long is a piece of string' when I asked him when I would recover Maybe go to your gp and ask about therapy? I have had counselling and a short course of anti depressants and it really helped. Take Care of Yourself Vivien x

Sending my best wishes to you and Richard, glad to hear there is progress Vivien x

Hi Ash, really pleased to hear that your mum is smiling at visitors and beginning to move, she is obviously making progress. I know that you wish it was quicker, but us SAH patients need to take our time Take care of yourself Vivien x

Hello Donna It is possible that the peroxitine would make you a bit dizzy and also being anxious can make you dizzy as well! I am 3 years after my SAH and still get headaches and wobbliness at times, usually because I have overdone it, but sometimes for no apparent reason. Afraid I will also have to say go see your GP and see what they say. Good Luck Vivien x

Hello Mace and welcome to the site Vivien x

Sorry to hear about your rotten headache Laura, hope it has improved Vivien x

I too had quite a problem with insomnia, and feel that it had something to do with too much stimulation. If I had a quiet day at home not doing much I slept better than if I had a busy day! I tried herbal tablets and then temazepam, which finally helped. I now do a 15 minute meditation before getting into bed and this seems to help my mind settle down and most times now I sleep well I also gave up caffeine. Afraid it has taken me a long time to get a proper nights sleep, when before my SAH I could sleep for England! Vivien