carolinec

thanks so much for all your answers. So good to be understood and know that you are coping with similar things. If any one else tells me how well I look ! grrrr.

Hi Caroline,

yep, I've got all of those. My SAH was Sept 1st 2010. I managed to hang on to my job but it is very hard going and I sleep for England. If there was a gold medal for it this summer I'd definitely be in the running (or lying down!). I am also sensitive to artificial lights, particularly if headaches are nearby. I'm n9ot sure there is a timescale for getting totally better for any of us. All seem to be experiencing different things and going at their own pace. It's very frustrating and the angst is the same whatever stage you are at. Just keep chugging along doing the best you can. Managing your condition seems more achievable than eradicating it, but keep having a whinge and a rant. It does you good to get it out of your system and we have all lived it on here. This is a great place to be and we're glad you found us. Keep posting.

Good to have you on board.

Macca

Hi, good to find every body here. I had SAH over two years ago. I did a lot of web searching and info finding after it first happened, largely because the doctors were useless. After I left hospital I felt totally abandoned. Unable to work and being told by benefits office I was ok to go back to work.I often feel like a fraud. Any way here I am two years on and still struggling with tiredness, headaches, loss of concentration annd memory and 'cotton wool' head, so here I am back on internet. Are any of you experiencing the same difficulties this long after ????. I dont want to put a downer on any one because I know of people who have recovered quicker than me -just looking to not feel so alone in this I suppose. caroline