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[sylviahomeatlast]

are you afraid of me?

[Lindsays Grandma]

On 4/3/2014 sylviahomeatlast said: it isn't physically painful---only emotionally----manic-depressive illness

sylviahomeatlast, My dear friend of 61 years passed away in 2011 due to breast cancer and she was manic depressive. She had her highs and lows until the doctor put her on Lithium in the 70's which changed her life for the better. It saved her marriage, made her a better mother and allowed her to enjoy life. I hope there is some form of treatment that will help you...I wish you well.

[Lindsays Grandma]

On 4/3/2014 sage4 said: R&R I have been reading your post for many years and know about your brain injury. i always got upset (but never posted) about the way some of the folks here treated you. Some just did not seem to understand what having a brain injury does to someone. At the age of 22 my son was involved in a terrible car accident and ended up with short term memory loss. I understand it all. I saw what he went through and the frustrations he endured. Things that seem like nothing to me was a big deal to my son. Sometimes he repeated the same thing over and over without realizing it. He is now doing a whole lot better and started a computer company and is holding his own. He prefers to work from home because he suffers from anxiety. All in all he is doing well and i am so proud of him. May 23rd makes 11 years since this happened and i thank God everyday that he is alive. All the best to you R&R.

sage4...Your post reminded me of a young man I met recently who was injured at a party. I see my pain doctor once a month for my chronic pain and they have a rehabilitation facility and I have seen many patients coming and going over the years who are severely disabled.

While sitting in the waiting room one day this young man in a wheelchair wheeled himself over to me and started to chat. He was in his early 30's at the time. He started to tell me how one night he was at a party when a fight broke out which did not involve him until someone hit him on the back of his head with a metal bar. This resulted in his losing the use of his right hand and his left leg with only partial use of his right leg. His speech was affected but not to the point that you couldn't understand him. He told me he was determined to walk again. His life will never be the same.

I know that R&R has been treated badly by some posters here and although I get frustrated at times with her posts I keep in mind that she had suffered brain damage due to a fall at her place of work. This has resulted in her not being able to communicate 100% when she is anxious or overwhelmed and I always try to give her the benefit of the doubt. It would be nice if others would also be considerate instead of mean spirited.

Since your son also suffered brain damage you understand how complex life can become. I want to tell you that I am so happy and pleased for you and your son that he has been able to come so far as to start his own business and live a productive life. I'm sure it wasn't easy but with love, understanding and hard work it paid off. God Bless you and your family.

[Cakers1]

On 4/4/2014 Lindsays Grandma said:

On 4/3/2014 sage4 said: R&R I have been reading your post for many years and know about your brain injury. i always got upset (but never posted) about the way some of the folks here treated you. Some just did not seem to understand what having a brain injury does to someone. At the age of 22 my son was involved in a terrible car accident and ended up with short term memory loss. I understand it all. I saw what he went through and the frustrations he endured. Things that seem like nothing to me was a big deal to my son. Sometimes he repeated the same thing over and over without realizing it. He is now doing a whole lot better and started a computer company and is holding his own. He prefers to work from home because he suffers from anxiety. All in all he is doing well and i am so proud of him. May 23rd makes 11 years since this happened and i thank God everyday that he is alive. All the best to you R&R.

sage4...Your post reminded me of a young man I met recently who was injured at a party. I see my pain doctor once a month for my chronic pain and they have a rehabilitation facility and I have seen many patients coming and going over the years who are severely disabled.

While sitting in the waiting room one day this young man in a wheelchair wheeled himself over to me and started to chat. He was in his early 30's at the time. He started to tell me how one night he was at a party when a fight broke out which did not involve him until someone hit him on the back of his head with a metal bar. This resulted in his losing the use of his right hand and his left leg with only partial use of his right leg. His speech was affected but not to the point that you couldn't understand him. He told me he was determined to walk again. His life will never be the same.

I know that R&R has been treated badly by some posters here and although I get frustrated at times with her posts I keep in mind that she had suffered brain damage due to a fall at her place of work. This has resulted in her not being able to communicate 100% when she is anxious or overwhelmed and I always try to give her the benefit of the doubt. It would be nice if others would also be considerate instead of mean spirited.

Since your son also suffered brain damage you understand how complex life can become. I want to tell you that I am so happy and pleased for you and your son that he has been able to come so far as to start his own business and live a productive life. I'm sure it wasn't easy but with love, understanding and hard work it paid off. God Bless you and your family.

{{{sage4}}} Sending all the best to your son. He sounds like a wonderful person.

Lindsays Grandma: Your post to R&R was kind and compassionate, as always.

[Rainbows and Roses]

On 4/4/2014 sylviahomeatlast said: are you afraid of me?

I am not afraid of you and I am happy that you have medicine that helps you and a doctor that cares. I have had several friends with this illness..........I loved them very much. They moved away and then I moved away and they are doing other things.........Happy it is not physical..........I know some depression and things make people want to lay in the bed but at least they can get up and walk..........

[Cakers1]

On 4/4/2014 sylviahomeatlast said: are you afraid of me?

{{{sylvia}}} For heaven's sake nobody should be afraid of you!!! You have a verifiable illness and I'm glad you do take care of yourself.

[Rainbows and Roses]

Thank you for understanding Lindsays Grandma........you and so many others are so good to me..............happy weekend to all.

[Rainbows and Roses]

Well, today I washed my eyes with the pad I am supposed to use twice a day.....and added my face cream........first lightening cream and then SPF cream.......and eye cream and went to the ENT without make up and I am glad I did since he did a biopsy on the inside of my nose.......I am very uncomfortable but it could be worse and it hurts but it will go away at some point. He said to take Tylenol.......hhhhhmmmm............I feel like he sanded the inside of my nostrils with sandpaper........lol

[Rainbows and Roses]

I did not exercise today.........I just don't feel like it.......hurting and I was in the doctor office during the afternoon but I plan to walk tomorrow.

[september]

I saw this thread last night, but went to bed early and haven't been back until now

Right off the bat, I want to say hi to sylvia, and say I hope you didn't think you were a thread killer. That can happen at night. You're one of the last ones posting...you say something in all seriousness, and no one says anything more. I think it was just a slow night. I think you're an asset to this board, and I've enjoyed chatting with you. Good for you for sharing some of what you deal with, and I'm glad you're in good hands and have support from family and friends.

And to R & R....when you can, I think you should get out and do whatever you feel up for, as far as walking goes. I love to walk! I try to fit in at least a short one every day, and try to get in a very long one at least once a week. I sleep better, feel better, and am much more positive as a result. I also run a few times a week, but if I could never run again, walking would be all I need.