Nicola D

Hi Suzy

i had an SAH in May. Like you I struggled with loud noises. Even the telly being too loud would drive me mad at first. 

It has gradually improved. I find that I'm ok for an hour or 2 and then suddenly the noise overwhelms me. 

I did manage to go to the cinema last evening and I lasted for the whole show. So chin up!  It does get better x

Hi Brian and welcome to BTG. 

I couldn't agree more that awareness of SAH is generally poor and yet it's surprisingly common!

I hope you're over the worst and continue to make a good recovery

Nicola x

Thanks for your responses. It's encouraging to know I'm not alone xx

Hi All

Since my SAH I've been having a few psychological issues. I've been through all the what ifs and I guess that's fairly normal after a life changing event. 

However, I have a dreadful fear of going out alone. I can't even walk to the end of the street!!  I have discussed this with my GP and he has referred me for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I can't rationalise these feelings because I don't know what I think will happen if I do go out alone. 

My reason for posting this is that I would be very interested to know if anyone has had similar problems and if so how did they resolve them?

Hoping you all have a good day

Nicola x

Hi Subhem

My SAH was 11/5/16 and the aneurysm was coiled. I didn't require a shunt. I have been informed I will have a repeat scan at six months followed by an outpatient appointment. 

Good luck with the DVLA paperwork. Mine sat on the consultants desk for 4 weeks. It has finally been completed today!

Thank you all for your warm welcome

Clare-yes it was an aneurysm. I am not aware that I have any more and I assume they would have told me if I had? I will have another scan in 4 months so perhaps I will find out more then

Hi. I'm Nicola

I had a SAH 8 weeks ago today whilst I was at work.
I work in the A&E dept of our local hospital so I received very rapid treatment prior to being transferred to Birmingham neuroscience hospital. I have no memory of the events for the first 4 days although apparently I was conscious and talking!

I was discharged 17 days later and feel I have been very lucky. I have no physical deficit and currently just have headaches and fatigue. However, psychologically I am struggling with the 'what ifs' and the fear of recurrence (although I have not been told I have any more aneurysms)

I have already read some posts on this site and have found them encouraging and reassuring.
I look forward to being part of this community

Nicola x