Patc Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hello everyone, my name is Pat, and I just happened to stumble on your website. I have read through many topics, and am so thrilled to find people who “get it”. I am 16 months into my recovery, and like many of you, my doctors never found a cause for my bleed. I have to admit, it wasn’t until I was home for a little while, that I realized how serious this was. I was hospitalized for a month, and my recovery consisted of being in a “quiet room”. That meant absolutely no stimuli - complete brain rest. I wasn’t allowed to get out of bed at all, no lights, no tv, no reading, nothing. The first two weeks, I mostly slept, but after that initial time, I started getting antsy. Other than slight headache, I was never in any pain. I don’t remember much of anything leading to the bleed, but my hubby said that I was complaining of a really bad headache. I also woke up one morning and my eyes were crossed. Thought I better go see my doctor - which led to the ER, and then hospitalization. I was an Early Childhood Educator, and worked with children who had special needs. I was off work for approx 3 months, and I started back with a very modified work schedule. The classroom environment was too stimulating, and after 35 years decided to leave . I now work as a Behaviour Interventionist for 2 families who have a child with autism. I also work a couple days a week in a scrapbook store. I still find myself exhausted at times on my days off, but most frustrating is problems with my memory - especially when I’m tired. I am dealing with my new reality, and like everyone here thankful to have recovered. I have always dealt with depression, and find myself fighting that beast a little more since my bleed. Might as well kick in a little anxiety in the mix!!! I am very excited to read your comments here, and the threads are awesome. I just wish I had found you earlier in my recovery. I have a fabulous support system for which I am so thankful, but it will be nice to discuss things with peers who have gone through the same experience. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi Pat Welcome to BTG - it is an awesome website, I have to agree. I'm 12 years past SAH this year and I've been on this site since I was 3 weeks past SAH. I wouldn't have been able to get through those early months and without this site and I have met some of the wonderful people on here along the way. This is an amazing support system, and yes, it's great to talk to people who do actually get it rather than sympathise. I hope you continue to recover well xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aandrea Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi pat welcome to BTG IT IS A GREAT site I had my sah 14 months ago and without this site don't think I would be here now I hope you continue to recover well xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman23 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Welcome to the website. You ll find that the answers here are very helpful. I m a gp in the US who graduated almost 18 yrs ago from school but I have seen may be 3-4 patients with SAH. Most docs don’t know about it since many people with SAH don’t make it or it s rare. so you should be very thankful that you are here and you can still do many things. Goodluck with recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Hi Pat, I used to think "Oh Well Win next step death" Cheerful aren't I !!! Lol I came on here and saw others laughing and in turn making me laugh. This site has been a God send for me and would recommend it to anyone after a bleed xx We are survivors and life is good, and my singing leaves a lot to be desired but I still carry on xxxx Good luck and no stress or sing when you can, it has helped me, but not my hubby lol xxxx Always smile even when on a downer it really helps xxx Regards Win xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patc Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 Thank you everyone for your kind welcome. I look forward to making new friends!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Hi there Warm welcome glad you found the site... I found this site six years and was so happy that 'people understood' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Welcome and best wishes for a continued recovery. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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