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Link from encephalitis, car accident/being unconscious to depression?

Posted by lookingforanswers1957 @lookingforanswers1957, Feb 6, 2018

Hello every one. I am new here and hoping to find some information. I have suffered from depression and ocd for it seems like for ever I really didn't realize until recently that I think I have suffered from it since I was a teen now 60. My depression has caused me to do things I didn't want to do and has caused me to lose my marriage and have financial difficulty. So this is what I am trying to find out. As a child I had a bad experience with Encephalitis, causing hospitalization, my fever was very high and lasted for several days before the Doctor got it under control, later on when I was 18 I had a car accident which I was ejected from the vehicle and knocked unconscious for about 45 minutes, very dazed and had no idea where I was for sometime even only being a 1/2 mile from home. I have often wondered if those 2 incidents could have caused brain damage hence being a big part of why I developed depression. I am wondering if I should have a brain scan to find out, and if I did and there is some damage if anything could be done.
Thank you for any advice in advance.I hope this rambling makes sense

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oldkarl | @oldkarl | Feb 7, 2018

@lookingforanswers1957 HO! Probably more knowledgeable than gentleman!!!

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Parus | @parus | Feb 8, 2018
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@lookingforanswers1957

Thank you all so much for your concern and information. It brings tears to my eyes. I have not talked to my Doctor as of yet but I will be starting with my family practice doc and see what he thinks. Where I live and the clinic I go too I am thinking he will probably send me to the Mayo clinic that is kind of their go to place.

Thank you again

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@lookingforanswers1957 Hoping the best for you. Depression is not a walk in the park. Finding a cause could be liberating.

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Parus | @parus | Feb 8, 2018

I find myself also wondering what to do...Guess when in doubt, do nothing. Pain is horrific today. Hope abandoned. The hurricane of madness blows; Staring wall-eyed into a desolate place. Stranded on a barren, wind-swept plateau where dreams disappear. Depression is ravenous and devours the day; an illness unbridled. Fluttering strands of hope. Pretty ribbons.

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lookingforanswers1957 | @lookingforanswers1957 | Feb 8, 2018
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@parus

I find myself also wondering what to do...Guess when in doubt, do nothing. Pain is horrific today. Hope abandoned. The hurricane of madness blows; Staring wall-eyed into a desolate place. Stranded on a barren, wind-swept plateau where dreams disappear. Depression is ravenous and devours the day; an illness unbridled. Fluttering strands of hope. Pretty ribbons.

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Very sorry to hear your having such a bad day.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 8, 2018
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@parus

I find myself also wondering what to do...Guess when in doubt, do nothing. Pain is horrific today. Hope abandoned. The hurricane of madness blows; Staring wall-eyed into a desolate place. Stranded on a barren, wind-swept plateau where dreams disappear. Depression is ravenous and devours the day; an illness unbridled. Fluttering strands of hope. Pretty ribbons.

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Hello @parus

Thank you for sharing with us today. I am sorry that you find yourself in such a painful place. Hang on to those "fluttering strands of hope" they will see you through.

Teresa

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Lisa Lucier | @lisalucier | Feb 8, 2018
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@parus

I find myself also wondering what to do...Guess when in doubt, do nothing. Pain is horrific today. Hope abandoned. The hurricane of madness blows; Staring wall-eyed into a desolate place. Stranded on a barren, wind-swept plateau where dreams disappear. Depression is ravenous and devours the day; an illness unbridled. Fluttering strands of hope. Pretty ribbons.

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So sorry, @parus, that pain abounds and hope is in short supply today. Must say, though, that the way you expressed how you are feeling is just beautiful.

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lookingforanswers1957 | @lookingforanswers1957 | Feb 9, 2018

Good morning all. Well I saw my Doctor today about an MRI to see what brain damage could have been caused by the Encephalitis and the car accident. He said he had no doubt that I would have sustained damage from the Encephalitis however he felt that that type of damage would not show up in any type of test. Plus they are 5000.00 . So I guess I will just have get through with out knowing for sure if that could be contributing to my illness.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 9, 2018
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@lookingforanswers1957

Good morning all. Well I saw my Doctor today about an MRI to see what brain damage could have been caused by the Encephalitis and the car accident. He said he had no doubt that I would have sustained damage from the Encephalitis however he felt that that type of damage would not show up in any type of test. Plus they are 5000.00 . So I guess I will just have get through with out knowing for sure if that could be contributing to my illness.

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@lookingforanswers1957

Well, at least you have a medical opinion now.

Did your doctor offer you any suggestions like some type of cognitive rehab or any other suggestions?

Teresa

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lookingforanswers1957 | @lookingforanswers1957 | Feb 9, 2018
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@lookingforanswers1957

Good morning all. Well I saw my Doctor today about an MRI to see what brain damage could have been caused by the Encephalitis and the car accident. He said he had no doubt that I would have sustained damage from the Encephalitis however he felt that that type of damage would not show up in any type of test. Plus they are 5000.00 . So I guess I will just have get through with out knowing for sure if that could be contributing to my illness.

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He just wants me to continue with seeing my therapist and stay on my meds for now

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 9, 2018

@lookingforanswers1957 Please keep in touch. I would like to hear how you are doing.

Teresa

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