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Hi phil welcome to the family hun x x It is a long process to recovery i thought I would be back to work after 3 months and I was wrong x I suffer alot with my confidence and always think I cant do things when I know deep down I can x I am nearly a year into recovery and I still have bad days but more good than any I still have bad head days and feel dizzy/head spinning alot but I know I am alot better than what I was and everyday tell myself I am here enjoy my life x x tc love donna x x

Hello Mandy welcome to the family hun x x x glad to hear you are recovering well x x Like Sami says I would try and see if you can get help with prescription charges x x It is exspensive x x tc and keep recovering well luv donna

SHIREE HAPPY 1ST ANNI - VERSARY X X X X X Well done to you love, what an achievement and a rollercoaster x x I know we are all different in our recoverys x x I STILL have dizzy days some are really bad ( but ? its around womens times ) I'm so happy for you getting back to your job and doing what you love x x x keep smiling x x love donna x x x x

Hell Mollie I do know what you mean, this site and the friends on here are all I have that understand, My family seem to have forgot what I have been through ( but I havent forgot they was there with me x x I feel so alone with my feelings and like today I feel like my body is giving up I feel so weak But no one to talk to at home because they all want to forget and think I should get on with my life I wish it was that easy x x x There you are I have rambled on also You have to remember mollie you are not alone everyone here are your friends including me x x TC and sending you a massive hug x x x love donna

I took a bottle of water with me everywhere and would never put it down x obsessed I was Now I drink water and de-caff tea x x when I feel like it really x x

Laura I drink alot of fluids a day but got told off by my doctor once because I was drinking to much I'm like Sami I drink de-caf tea and water and the odd lager and black I think fluid intake does help with my headaches sometimes x x TC laura

Hello Dawn welcome to the family ( thats what I call everyone )..... I have a neck on my anuerysm and YES i do worry about it..... I look at it like if it was really worrying my neuro surgeon they would get me in now and do it.. I hope you hear something soon x x love donna xxxxxxxxxxxx

I have decided not to do the leaflet I forgot my local support group at the QMC does one x x x The supprt group at QMC do a fantastic job in trying to offer their help and support to other sah survivors x x I will always promote my support group and BTG has I have found them to be fantastic support through my recovery and hold a SPECIAL part in my heart....... LOVE DONNA

Caroline, I am 10 months since my sah and weak legs and arms is something I do get alot x x x I havent forgot that we should meet for a coffee x x x love donna xxxxxx Oh I do find if I put my legs up for abit they feel abit stronger x x

WELL DONE LAURA AND SIMON WOOWOO X X X X Making awareness of sah and helping others who dont know that support is out there and other sah survivors is something I feel really strong about I am going to get Antony to help me do a leaflet and then write to QMC with regards to handing it out sah survivors when they are discharged x x ( any ideas then pm me please ) x You are all fantastic people love donna x x x x x

I have flash backs and they do reduce me to tears x x I know it wont be a memory that goes away but I seem to be dealing with it better x x tc and stay strong love donna x

Hello Vivienne Welcome to the family x x Thankyou for sharing your story x x love Donna xx

Hi Penny Welcome to the family x x x You are sound like such a positive person, which is something I am trying to work on tc donna xx

Hello Deborah WELCOME to the family you will find alot of support and meet lovely people on here x x I am 29 and was 28 when I had my bleed x x also like yourself I had coils x I have found recovery really hard and emotional x x I am now 10 months TODAY into recovery and have good days and bad days x x tc and welcome again donna

Hi Phil FANTASTIC NEWS..................I am so happy for you....hearing those words ................ Keep us informed of the progress xx lots of love to you both DONNA XXXXX

Hello Karen I was 28 when I had SAH. Also collapsed lung, irregular heartbeat ( shocked twice ) and I also had MRSA. Not sure of name of artery but I know it was behind my eyes and central to my brain ? Female. Had 2 coils.....and still have neck on annie x love donna xxxxxx

Hello Karen I used to sleep all the time when I had just come out of hospital, then I had trouble sleeping now I am tired all the time and YES i have some strange dreams some of my dreams are really upsetting and make me feel down all the next day its strange how dreams can determine how you feel x I know I cant control them so I guess its one of those things x x Also my dreams feel so real and I know this sounds strange but they feel more real than before my SAH x x does anyone else suffer with this ??

I used to have problems sleeping moving around all night and up and down x x But now I fall asleep and there is no waking me my body decides when its getting up not me x x x annoying sometimes because I am still tired x x x Hope you are well love donna

I went to the doctors yesterday and I am booked in to see a HCA who helps me with healthy eating ( I have decided it's not a diet just change of life style and healthy eating )........ so hopefully she will be able to help me x x x the problem I have is I dont like ANY fruit.............. I am going to try and go swimming x x x x x with my sister every friday x x I will keep you all informed on how it goes :? I am going to try doing exercises at home x x x x Thankyou all for your support and advice x x x x x

Sharon Hope you had a fab time in oz x x and good news that your mum is finally getting the care x x x x x tc donna xxxxx

THANKYOU ALL I went to have a chat at the gym yesterday and going to talk to my doctor also tomorrow.... I do want to go but still feeling really tired lately x x I worked 10-3 today and it has tired me out. I will keep you all informed how I get on. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx thanks again xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Just a small post.... I am really upset about my weight I would love to tell you all what I weigh but feel to ashamed.....I need tol loose at least 6 stone I just dont know were to get the energy from to exercise x I have a medical appointment at the gym tomorrow ( and I do like the gym ) but I get tired really easy, people keep saying it could be my weight ( well they say it IS my weight ) and even though yes Ithink it could be x x I know that since my SAH i only have a bit of energy and that is taken up with work and Jack ( my 2 year old )......I have an appointment with my GP on Friday to discuss my weight and I am also going to ask if I could get help with cost......Its strange the gym does not do pay each time you go it is all membership everywhere......I dont know if i'd go enough for what i would be paying x Has anyone else been in this situation and what did you do ? I am looking for any help or advice with this because it is getting me down and I seem to be in tears when I talk about it x I've just had enough of people commenting on my weight x x I do ignore them but now it is starting to get to me x x My GP gave me diet pills but they played havoc with my head x x and i dont like taking tablets unless really need to x x I am om peroxatine for my anxiety and I know I am not ready to come of them xx Thankyou all love donna xxxxx

HAPPY 3RD ANNI VERSARY LUCIE ENJOY YOUR DAY XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LOVE DONNA

I am really tired lately to the point were I cant keep my eyes open x It is really annoying but like Laure its not all the time just feels like it is when I feel tired.... I feel worse when I am not doing anything also...... So even when resting it does not help me Oh we also need to arrange when we are going to meet x are you going to support group at QMC there information on the site about it I will be there x x x so you will know me and you meet others face to face also x x pm me and let me know x x Love Donna xxxxxx

Hi laura I have really bad back ache if I am standing for a while and its also at the bottom of my back. I didnt have lumber puncture though but an epidural when I had Jack. The pains also spread up my back through out the day but I push myself other... It is one of those misteries for me also but I was meaning to ask about back ache its not constant but really painful when I do get it and SO annoying xx Love Donna xxxxxx