What Happens When The Brain Fog Descends?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ต.ค. 2024
- I have recorded myself when having my ‘zombie days’. The reason for this is so that people can get a view on what I’m like on a good day (when I normally record my videos) and compare that to bad days, when I don’t do very much and no-one really see me. I thought this would be good for friends and family to see, as well as fellow brain injury survivors. Here’s the results!
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This is reality. We all have good and bad days. Just have to roll with the punches and keep moving forward.
You're so right!
Your team leader sounds like a Neurologist, blunt and to the point. Mine said to me, "Congratulations, this is the new you, the old you has gone, get used to it. Your brain has been picked up and sloshed around." I was actually grateful to her as it was the first time I had been told the truth by a medical professional. Best wishes to you and keep plugging.
I agree. Having the facts explained in non medical jargon is how it should be! Thanks for commenting and all the very best to you. Regards, Andy
I completely understand this. Some noises I would ignore before my stroke now make me jump (physically). I am sometimes exhausted for apparently no reason. On those days I stay in bed. But I beat myself up cos I should be exercising. Thank you for demonstrating the normal recovery scenario for a stroke survivor. It helps to know I’m not unusual. Thanks
All I can say, Sheilagh, is that my experience is it gets better over time. A long time, mind you, but it has improved. Either that or I'm better at dealing with it!!
Have the zombie days finished for you now? 3 months in from having my stroke the brain fog has not subsided and I'm still doing stupid things. There is no clarity in my life.
Apologies for delayed reply. 18 months in and still need to sĺeep 12 to 14 hrs a day. I think the spasticity exacerbate it;
Along with sensory overload. Hope you are recovering faster than me!
@@sheilaghgiddings4026 Hi Sheilagh. Sleep and rest is just as important as 'doing stuff'. Finding the balance is difficult. It's quite normal to sleep at lot in the early days. It took me several years to 'get' that. It was all boom and bust prior. Now, after 11 years, I've got the hang of pacing myself but still sleep about 11 to 12 hours each night. Take care, Andy
Hello fellow traveler.
You are so tough. Thank you for the hope.
There is always hope! Many thanks for you kind comments on my various videos. Keep working at your physical and mental improvements 😀
@@BrainAttackMusic hope comes in so quietly.
@@Thatsbannanas-d8c Yeah, it does. But quietly and slowly is better than not appearing at all 😀
I have these days as well, though i did not have a stroke. I was hit by a car, broke the windshield with my head and landed on the curb. Now i have a non aquired brain injury and neuro fatigue. Im 25 years old, and will start a revalidation soon, but it sucks to be so tired all the time. Especially to have the worst hangovers after meeting family or going to a zoo/movie or whatever (without drinking alcohol).
I'm sorry to hear that. It's very common with all brain injuries (stroke is classified as an Acquired Brain Injury). A professor of neuro rehab said to me "You've had your head kicked in. From the inside" and that has stuck with me because it's the invisible disability aspect that's so hard to deal with, as well. Thanks for watching and my best wishes to you
Have your zombie days finished for you now? 3 months in from having my stroke the brain fog has not subsided and I'm still doing stupid things. There is no clarity in my life.
Finished? - no. Got less frequent? - yes. Have I got better at managing my energy and capability? - yes. Is it still frustrating? - yes. It's a function of brain injury that is very common. It should improve but, to be totally honest, 3 months is very early days. Hang on in there. All the best, Andy
Good on you Andy. Your videos show what it's like to go through a stroke. Good luck! Steve