Crispy

On 10/05/2017 at 14:00, Winb143 said:

Hi Chris/Crispy,

You need to take your time and remember what you have been through.

 

You will get better as time goes on, I was told I'd never walk again but 200 yards,  and on a bad day  5 steps lol.

 

We need to cheer ourselves up and remember not to rush things as brain needs to heal firstly and we will get there.

 

Do not listen to sob stories we do not need to hear them while mending, singing helps me as I came from a Family who loved to sing.

 

My Surgeon said no stress so I sing when stressed and it disappears, or the room empties and I get peace lol

 

Take care and keep happy

 

All the Best

Win xxxx  There is a life after SAH/ Brain Bleed xxx

 

Thank you all for your replies i am finding this all very frightening  the confusion is particularly troubling . A  nightmare. I spoke to my go who has prescribed me Trazodone. Only on 3rd day. Hope some of the side effects wear off . Has any one had experience of this drug ?

i take low dose aspirin so unfortunately Fluoxetine is not recommended as years ago that suited me perfectly. Any other tips or ideas 

love Chris

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Thank you for your reply. Not used to forums. Just testing with this response ! 

Love Chris

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Thank you for your post Sharon. I found the holiday was difficult. It was prebooked and a cruise so thought it would be doable but I couldn't wait to get home. That's a terrible thing to say about a holiday!

Now  I am clutching at anything to feel better . On this site I should speak to people who know what I'm on about. Even a lot of doctors don't seem to have a much experience with  Sah. 

By the way I'm 70 and was fairly fit before this. I feel if the awful depression would ease I'd be better able to tackle some of the other issues. I'm glad to hear that you are well now. Any tips would be gratefully received.

         Love 

Chris

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Hi there.

Yes I find it depressing that I'm not far into my recovery. There's obviously a long way to go. I was watching television when I had my sah .My partner said I just went unconscious. He phoned the ambulance, but I don't remember anything until 2 weeks later and then intermittently.

After initial assessment at our local hospital , I was sent to Addenbrookes for specialist care then coiling. Eventually I went home after 7 weeks . Everyone said how well I was doing but I didn't see it like that.

My mobility was bad due to osteoarthritis in my left knee and other aches and pains. I was very weak after a prolonged stay in hospital and still am . I use a stick recommended by the physio. We have just had 2 weeks holiday to Fort Lauderdale and cruising bac to U.K. To be honest. It was way too early to go away and I struggled.

The depression has hit me and I am going to see my gp. It is terrible, and the fatigue and apathy overwhelming.  Will I ever get a degree of improvement ?

Thank you for replying.

lots of love

Crispyxxx

It is 4 months since my sah which came totally out of the blue and I am struggling to regain some normality. My mobility is not too good as I suffer from severe osteoarthritis of a knee . I now find myself fairly immobile and have become very depressed . I should appreciate any advice. Has anyone else found this ?