Misty

Hi Kathie,

Mine was New Years Eve too, and 9 months isn't long at all in the recovery after SAH. You say you don't feel ready to go back to a stressful 12 hour shift at work - and that worries you. I wouldn't be ready either - I think that is far too tough on you right now, and if I were you I would wait until you do feel ready. As Macca says - maybe you should think about reducing those hours, or finding a less stressful job. Stress is bad enough in recovery, but 12 hours of it are asking for trouble.  I was told that it could take up to 2 years to recover, I'm doing well but am now suffering with insomnia.  There is no way I would be ready to go and do a 12 hr shift. Wishing you well with whatever you decide - but listen to what your body is telling you. X

Dear Sophie,

What an inspiring young woman you are. Your posts touched me. I have a niece called Sophie who is 2 years older than you. It was a huge shock to me too when I had a ruptured aneurism on New Years Eve, and I am 53, so for you I can imagine that it must have been mind blowing. Like you, I have made a good recovery and we have to thank our lucky stars that we made it, as it could quite as easily been very different for both of us.

I felt just like you in the early days, I was scared, I was sad, and then I came on this site and it helped me a great deal. I decided to stop focusing on the negatives, and instead, to focus on the positives of which there are many. It wasn't our time to go, we have more to achieve, and I am embracing my new opportunities. I decided to go away as much as possible and I spoil myself more now than I ever did before. You have a bright future with a new focus, take it with open arms Sophie. I wish you all the very best with your recovery, and your new future xxx

I thoroughly enjoyed reading your story, and glad to hear that all turned out well for you.