Skippy

I think I learnt this weekend that I really do need to listen to my body more. The family and friends I saw this weekend have really cheered me up and Sunday was a lot better than Saturday. I still feel that I need to have some one to talk to on a professional level as, like I say, i have received no information regarding the SAH, recovery, emotional issues or anything. I have my diary and am going to keep track of the good, th ebad and the ugly!!! Saturday was the lowest point I have reached yet and although the emergency Doctor was fabulous and did everything he could to get me seen that day - the crisis centre and therapists didn't want to know and I was sent home with the advice to come back if I got worse. Talking to my sister in law and getting the information I needed from her (she worksat a hospital) was all I needed. Will let you all know what the Doc says this afternoon when I get back Sami xx

Hi Karen, Andy No I didn't have siezures before the SAH and as far as I know I didn't have one during and I know I haven't had one since. Bright lights and sudden noises are the worst for me. I'm trying to stay upbeat and positive and try to look forward - something to aim for but realistically. When I get down I look at my beautiful daughter and realise how lucky I am to be here still and instead of dwelling on what could have happened I try to look forward to getting completly better so that I can start to do more things with her again. I've found a support group in Nottingham where I live and my husband, my daughter and myself are going to give it a try next month - I'm just scared of facing the worse case scenario and feeling so lucky that my SAH was relatively small. Anyway guys, thanks a million Sami xxx

Hi Guys I've replied to each of you individualy I think, but just want to say thank you for the site and its good to know that i can talk to people who have experienced this rather than those who have studied medicine and then think they have the answers. Its also good to hear from those who have loved ones who have suffered an SAH as I can pass messages onto my husband who has been my rock throughout all this and my nine year old daughter who is my ray of sunshine. Sami xx

Hi and thanks for th ewarm words. i feel very lucky as my SAH doesn't appear to be as bad as any of the others I've read so far - it kinda makes me feel like a fraud! I wasn't in a coma and haven't suffered siezurees - just left feeling very unsure, anxious and confused by the whole episode. It was only 3 weeks ago and physically I'm fine if a little tired and emotionally I'm wrung and confused. Any words of wisdom, support or general help would be greatly appreciated. Off now tho so will be bak on tomorrow Bye bye Sami

Hi Karen I'm new to all of this, but did you have siezures before the SAH? I only had mine three weeks ago and am still very much in fear mode - ie it will happen again even though they've told me it won't etc. I just have tired headaches at the moment and still feel very depressed and scared to be alone. Any tips on how long these feelings are likely to last?