Davie.H Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Had my coil embolisation for SAH on 6th july 2015 , just been informed that will be off work till at least Jan 2016 Does this mean my sah was more serious than I first thought and does anyone still crying after having the op I have found myself really emotional and feel like crying for no apparent reason at any time of the day or in any situation, my short term memory is poor although my physical side is getting stronger all the time, just looking for some thoughts from anyone who is experiencing similar dilemmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Davie Warm welcome to the site so glad that you found us.. Think we've all had a similar situ your still early in your recovery even if you don't think so it does take time. take things easy listen to your body when you need to rest do don't push, keep hydrated, rest, maybe keep a diary that way you'll notice how well your doing even if you haven't noticed... take care.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marg1 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi, I am post SAH coiling now for 3 years, I too had the same problems as you and realised that I was suffering from depression brought on by the trauma, I now take prescribed medication for that and I feel much better. (I realise that this is not for everyone but it worked for me) My short term memory is also shocking! and has never recovered but I am now back to normal fitness and hard at it at the gym. I realise that I am very lucky and that things could have been a lot worse. Hope this helps Margaret 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Davie, Hope that you go and see your GP. I would imagine that everyone here can empathise with you ... we've all pretty much had the same feelings and also coping with the shock of the SAH too. It does and will get better .... but my advice would be, don't struggle and do seek help. The sooner that you do seek help, the better you'll feel and be completely honest with your GP regarding how you feel. I spent far too long thinking that I could do it all by myself, struggling and I was a mess. The brain is a complex organ and there's a huge amount that it controls, including your emotions. Be kind to yourself and book an appointment.... I wish you the very best of luck in your recovery. x 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Karen's right you see I don't think about that stuff because I went into Rehab after I had mine help was on hand... Wise lady Karen listen to her yep a huge amount of re-booting (just like the computer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie.H Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Many thanks to everyone, it is reassuring to know that others have been through very similar circumstances and my family understand a whole lot more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaggett Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 There is a phenomenon called pseudo bulbar affect (BPA) that happens sometimes when SAH has occurred. It leads to crying and sometimes laughing easily at things. I definitely have this. It has gotten much better, but it is still a part of my life years afterward. Usually, it clears up, I was told. It was really hard to deal with at first as I just cried over everything...it was sad...it was touching...it was so beautiful...it was so unexpected...it was scary...etc. This makes it hard to get through the day sometimes and it is exhausting. There are some drugs on the market, but I opted to just live through it and experience it fully. I am happy to say that I've learned the signs and am able to be compassionate with myself for not being able to control it when it happens occasionally now. Hope you find a moments peace. ~Kris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davie.H Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Many thanks KrisI can relate to all you have just written and recently have found it is getting better, although I do find it embarrassing when it happens out of the blueParticularly when I am around people who don't understand what I have been through, I then feel I have to explain to them what's happenedAnd when they know that, it becomes more easyDavie x 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue984 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) Hi Davie, Along with PBA, it might be worthwhile for you to read up on 'emotional lability' too; I think they're very similar - (If not the same thing under a different name) http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/sym/emotional_lability.htm ((((hug)))) Susan Edited November 13, 2015 by Karen Text altered to default font 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Davie, I was put on a diet, well that in itself made me cry but the dietician kept mentioning my Daughter. Every time she mentioned her I was gone, tears running down cheeks, me giving her dagger looks. I think in my mind I felt guilty for what I put my Family through, and after I came back to the real world , my daughter grabbed my arm and said "Welcome Back Mum" see blubbering whilst typing it ha ha. But she was sad also and had been so scared about losing me. So from the time I awoke I promised myself no one can ever hurt her again, apart from me of course lol xx gotta go tears are falling still xxx It does get better honestly as now we argue again ha xx Love Win xx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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