Loose Wires Posted November 3 Posted November 3 The contrast was quite striking. My brain went bang during a meaningless Monday morning work meeting in a soulless 60's office block. This morning I reflected on that day exactly 10 years later from a local hilltop, surrounded by horses, fields and woods and with clouds racing above. The first few months were tough as my injured brain worked its miracles to repair much of the initial damage. Foolishly stubborn and against the advice of Occupational Health, I forced myself back to the same office to close out the remaining years of my mortgage and prove to myself that I was back to "normal" (spoiler alert...I wasn't!). Looking back, those few years were even tougher. My confidence was shot as I fought to cope with the constant changes in the workplace with a brain that craved stability and familiarity. Succumbing to early retirement six years ago allowed me to set my own direction within the limits my remaining loose wires dictate. I still enjoy my old hobbies, and one or two new ones, but each at lower intensity. Doing bits and bobs for a local brain injury charity has given me new purpose and punches home how lucky I was to escape the worst possible outcomes of that day. Life is slower now, more controlled and, frankly, more agreeable and fulfilling. Even those obligatory afternoon naps are less nuisance and more "old friend" these days. SAH, Anterior Communicating Artery, coiled 3 November 2014. 5 Quote
Karen Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Congratulations on your 10 years Loose Wires! You sound as though you're in a good place and yes, it takes a while to come to terms with it all ... but I think that you've summed it up beautifully with your post! Great to hear that you're helping others as well ... I think that was one thing that I learnt too and being able to turn a bad situation into something positive and just being able to help someone get through their day. It helped me loads and I reckon that I had as much therapy in return! So good to hear from you and keep on what you're doing! x 4 Quote
Compostc Posted November 3 Posted November 3 Congratulations Loose wires I can’t think of a better place to celebrate than on a hilltop surrounded by nature, that’s my kind of place. Good luck in the future Clive 4 Quote
Tina Posted November 4 Posted November 4 Congratulations Loose wires on your 10 years Great to hear how you are doing and wonderful life is now more agreeable and fulfilling. Take care Tina xx 3 Quote
Louise Posted November 4 Posted November 4 👏Congratulations on Ten years a mile stone well done 👏 3 Quote
subzero Posted November 4 Posted November 4 Hello and many thanks for your frank assessment of how you faced SAH recovery in these early days. Ten years on, congratulations and wise words for all who visit BTG for early guidance. One of the toughest decisions is dealing with the question of when and how to approach return to work. So many live to regret following their impulse and not their brain! Well done for taking the difficult steps six years ago which played such a part in increasing your well being, and well ... as every one who retires seems to admit .... there is life after 'work' 😊 Enjoy Subs 3 Quote
Swishy Posted Tuesday at 00:34 Posted Tuesday at 00:34 Congratulations on ten years. That is quite a milestone, I haven't reached it yet. Your post really touched me and I am sure it will touch others. You have traveled so far since your event and found a comfortable place to be and enjoy. I am inspired Take care Jean 3 Quote
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