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How are people doing with TBI recovery?

Posted by FrontRunner @frontrunner, Oct 29, 2021

Here I am 3 years TBI and I am just starting to be able to try to connect with others. I still have memory problems and mental fatigue which provide a hit to my self esteem. But despite that, I would have to say I have improved.

How are others doing, wherever you are in your very interesting journey?

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craigdunn | @craigdunn | Jul 12, 2023

Do you have a daily mental n physical tutor or coach?

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craigdunn | @craigdunn | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @hevykevy "I will be at 3 years next month. I still have memory issues, mostly for names..." + (show)
@hevykevy

I will be at 3 years next month. I still have memory issues, mostly for names and finding the right word when I need it. Also, multi-tasking is a thing of the past. If I set out to do one thing and see something else to do, thing one is gone.. If I go to a store, I need a list.
However, when I spend time with friends my age or even younger, I find that I am often quicker at coming up with the word or name. So, this is normal for my age, just not for me. Very frustrating!
I'm still very useful and productive. Fix lots of things at home and for others. Installed a new(not replaced) window in my dining room, Bought a used 16' boat, replaced the floor and remodeled the whole interior and trailer.. Installed a new combination on demand water heater/furnace for a friend. People know I can fix everything and can't say 'no'.
I depend on the To-Do list on my phone and tablet as well as my Outlook calendar for appointments.

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Hi,

What are your most severe repercussions you deem most integral? I have my notes, over a thousand pages being edited and tutors daily notes of two hundred and twenty eight weeks. Recovery isn't difficult if proper steps are taken but it is time consuming and requires work, dedication and commitment.

Craig

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craigdunn | @craigdunn | Jul 13, 2023

As for mental fatigue, exercise, if you can, jog for distance and not time. Build a base of cardio and strength (weights), a healthy mind deserves a healthy body and being physically fit will help atone for what the brain can't do.

Craig

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Nov 5 9:15pm
In reply to @craigdunn "Hi; I still make changes, improvements and insights 31 later. A tutor is the key to..." + (show)
@craigdunn

Hi;

I still make changes, improvements and insights 31 later. A tutor is the key to recovery.

Craig

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Hi, @craigdunn - that is encouraging that you are still improving, making changes and experiencing insights 31 years later after your TBI. You talked about a tutor being key to recovery. Will you share more about a tutor: Do you have one? If so, for what functions, and how has it helped you?

@jean01 - are you using your paper to-do lists or shopping lists to remind you of things, or are you using an app?

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craigdunn | @craigdunn | Nov 6 9:24am
In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @craigdunn - that is encouraging that you are still improving, making changes and experiencing insights..." + (show)
@lisalucier

Hi, @craigdunn - that is encouraging that you are still improving, making changes and experiencing insights 31 years later after your TBI. You talked about a tutor being key to recovery. Will you share more about a tutor: Do you have one? If so, for what functions, and how has it helped you?

@jean01 - are you using your paper to-do lists or shopping lists to remind you of things, or are you using an app?

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Hi,

My tutor since died but have his 228 weeks of notes, his work with me.
There us so much more that can be done, simply following my plan of action, which I am editing but it takes time. I have ten thousand hours invested, twice that writing notes.
I kept notes on two topics or so.

Craig

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