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Hi Faith Yes, I can completely relate. I was also coiled but my head felt very delicate. The dizziness was horrendous and just bending down left me feeling like I was going to faint. Three weeks is very early in his recovery and this, it would seem, is perfectly normal. Make sure he rests as much as possible, sleeps when his body tells him to and that he drinks at least 2 litres of water throughout the day. This helps the brain to function - I learned very early on that not drinking enough water and doing too much too soon completely wiped me out for days and the fatigue that hit was like hitting a brick wall. Please read through the site and take a look at the various posts - you may find that some relate more to your husband than others. All of our experiences, symptoms and recoveries very greatly, so please don't worry if you read something and think "oh that might happen" or "oh that hasn't happened" - it's the same as every pregnancy is different Take care and make sure that you are looking after yourself too x

Hi Claudette Happy Anni-versary. We are lucky - we survived and that's the positive attitude to have, well done. Hope you have a lovely day xx

Hi There No I'm not on HRT but am perimenopausal (don't apologise ) I am going to be visiting my doctor in a couple of months to see about HRT, so it'll be interesting to see what they say!! Please let us know what your Dr says after appointment.

Hi Andrea - thought I'd sent a message, but no, still sat in my comments box!! Congratulations flower - always look forward to wonderful pics you post. Nothing so interesting in the suburbs of Nottingham!!

Hi Emmi Welcome to BTG. A lot of us were sent home with medicine and nothing else - me included. All I can at the moment is time is your best friend. Give him his meds when he should have them, make sure he rests and sleeps when he needs to sleep. There is no point in trying to keep to a sleeping pattern right now; nothing will hold back the fatigue, so he needs to listen to his body and brain and sleep when it tells him to. Also, make sure he's drinking plenty of water - keeping the brain hydrated is vital. We don't know much about the circumstances surrounding your husbands bleed, or indeed the type of bleed. Have a look around the site and see if anything stands out. Don't be afraid to ask us any questions - no matter how silly you may feel they are (they're often the most important). You will also get a lot more information about your hubby's bleed when you see the neurologist. We cannot offer medical advice, as none of us are qualified to do so. Take care of you as much as you're taking care of your husband.

Hi there Anxiety is normal after an SAH - have you considered talking to your GP about counselling? I suffered exactly the same as you and was diagnosed with PTSD, which is perfectly understandable. I was referred to a counsellor and it's the best thing I did. Felt so much better after a few sessions and the anxiety practically disappeared. I preferred counselling as to me meds are OK, but they mask the symptoms rather than getting to the root of the cause. But it's whatever gets you through that matters, but definitely have that conversation with your doctor.

Raised a glass to her last night - two years have flown by but still miss her xxx

Have tried getting some insoles for your shoes? There are some available that help with plantar fasciitis https://www.google.com/search?q=plantar+fasciitis+insoles&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB884GB887&oq=plantar&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l3j69i57j0i271l2.2495j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Take a look - they might help

Congratulations Jean - here's to the next 5 xxx

Hi there What kind of work do you do? Your employer should be able to provide you with contact with Occupational Health who will be able to assist and advise your employer as to the best way forward for you and also anything that you may need to perform your role. Remember that if you now have a disability they have a duty of care to accommodate you accordingly.

Hi there So sorry that this has happened, but welcome to the family. Yes, anxiety used to grip me all the time after my SAH. I couldn't be left alone for a good few months and the attacks would hit me from nowhere. I could feel them coming but I was powerless to stop them. I would imagine that yours are triggered around dinner time as you were out for dinner at the time. I discussed my attacks with my GP and was referred for therapy. Besides finding this forum, it was the best thing I ever did. Talking everything over with an impartial stranger was amazing. Before I had the weight of the world on my shoulders and was suffering terribly from PTSD. After? Wow! I felt mentally better than I'd felt in years. It might be worth discussing this with your GP.

Hey sweetheart Thanks for the update - fingers crossed they get you in and get you sorted xx Will call you soon xx

Hi there She definitely did the right thing by saying yes - its not worth the £1000 fine and if she doesn't declare on her insurance once she gets a car, this could also render it null and void. It may be worth her giving them a call to see where they are with her application and hopefully she'll get a human and not an automated response.

It is something we call "barometer head". The lower the air pressure the worse the head feels. Mine's banging right now and I'm 15 years into recovery. It can be worrying but just remember, when the pressure lifts, so will the headache.

Hi Alan Welcome to BTG and to the "family". Well done for being able to look for support after just a week. It took me 3 weeks to even dare to look for anything related to SAH - I was just too scared to. The headaches and the fatigue are part and parcel of recovery and should ease with time - and that's going to be your best friend - time. Along with water and rest right now. Make sure you listen to your body and stop when it's telling you to. Sleep when it tells you you need to - right now don't worry about sleep patterns, just sleep when you need to sleep. Drinking plenty of water will help with both the fatigue and the headaches. You'll figure out the new normal the further you get into your recovery - and to be honest, I prefer my new normal and the "new" me to the old one. We'll be here every step of the way with you.

Congrats Super - well done xx

Fantastic news John - happy motoring. I'm sure we don't need to tell you take it slowly at first

Hi Sarah Very wise word from Daff and totally agree with her. During the first lockdown I worked from home 2 1/2 days per week and I found my heads were worse and I felt far more tired. The problem?? Was working longer and without breaks at home as there was no structure from being in the office. Once I went back to working 5 days from school, I had more energy and the headaches disappeared; basically because I was back in a routine and had the set hours of working in the office - even with the stressful commute of 5 miles which daily takes half an hour to complete!! Have you been working more at home than you would in the office - even though you've been setting your own hours?? Can't advise on the drugs as I'm not on anything at all. Definitely use the Christmas holidays to concentrate on you; rest, relax and have a fabulous time this year xx

Hi Deborah Most certainly a celebration. For the first 10 years after mine we treated the Anni-versary of my Anni as a second birthday. Luckily both my daughter and my husband realised how lucky I'd been and were more than willing to turn something so awful and traumatic into a cause for celebration and happiness. My first anni was celebrated in Cornwall, where one of my oldest friends lives, and my hubby and daughter. For the next nine years there were birthday cards with how old the "anni" was - my daughter (now 24) nicknamed it "Monkey" and always bought cards with monkey's on them and the age - it was her way of getting me to measure how far I'd come each year. I think turning this into a celebration helps to take away the anxiety of it all and also brings you together as a family - treat it as a happy occasion and it'll be easier to cope with.. Congratulations xx

Yes, I joined before you but I didn't really join in with anything or post anything - I think we started posting at around the same time. I remember being very nervous and you made me feel so welcome. There were only 9 of us back then too!

Louise - Happy Anni-versary darling. I remember joining 3 weeks after my SAH and you were already a member. I remember reading your posts with hope and admiration; I was so scared at the time and felt so very alone. You've been on an amazing journey and your posts filled compassion and encouragement help every single person who reads them - they certainly helped me xxx

Ironically mine has gone the other way - I can hear the slightest noise and most things seem amplified - I can hear a clock ticking in the kitchen when I am in the front room with the TV on. Hope that it resolves and you recover your hearing x

Pat, that's wonderful news. Glad that even though you have "retired" you've still find a way to work behind the scenes for the children. That's how I see my job in a school office - I'm not educating the children, bit I'm working behind the scenes to make sure that those who do have everything they need to do so. Congratulations on your anni-versary and your new position xx

Jess, your journey has been an inspirational one to all who have read your posts and have has the privilege to meet you. In short, you're amazing xx

Wasn't told to avoid by my consultant and only avoided it for the first few months after my SAH - I drink about 6 cups of coffee a day and haven't had any adverse reactions. It is supposed to raise blood pressure though, so a good idea to check with your specialist for their opinion. Also, it may cause headaches - try a good quality decaf tea; you can barely tell the difference if you buy Yorkshire Tea (other teas are available )