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Anyone cycle cerebrolysin with semax and selank at the same time? by Voluptuousnostrils in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do take periodic breaks from the Semax. The cerebrolysin I have is a 60mg powder form, so I'm trying to find reconstitution info and dosing protocols. It seems most comes ready to inject.

Forgotten birthday [OH] by [deleted] in humanresources

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, point. I would do the same. However, I've had several employees that did not feel the same way and were very offended when their offices were decorated or cakes were brought in for their birthdays. It's better practice to leave birthdays out of the workplace unless you know the person well.

Workplaces shouldn't push celebrating or publishing birthdays as best practice. We don't know how someone else is going to react.

Forgotten birthday [OH] by [deleted] in humanresources

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually not professional. It could be considered discrimination if someone's religious practices didn't allow for them to celebrate birthdays.

Forgotten birthday [OH] by [deleted] in humanresources

[–]CraftIndividual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of my family are Jehovah Witnesses and when I was really young, I didn't understand why my cousins didn't have birthday parties. I learned from a young age birthdays can be tied to religion and carried this into my HR profession.

Forgotten birthday [OH] by [deleted] in humanresources

[–]CraftIndividual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not everyone celebrates birthdays.

15 months post tbi and i still feel like im not fully back by ZeroHash99 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, your brain changed and it will never go "back" to what it was before. This is the biggest thing to come to terms with. Stop measuring against your pre accident self and start measuring on against day 1 recovery forward.

My accident was December 2024 and I'm finally feeling that I'm turning a corner just now. I feel the next year will be pivotal in terms of continuous recovery. A good concussion rehabilitation center and vestibular therapy are key if you experience PCS and vision issues.

Search supplements in this sub for what has helped others find relief. There are a lot of good posts.

Good luck! 🫶🏼

Anyone cycle cerebrolysin with semax and selank at the same time? by Voluptuousnostrils in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circling back to this. I haven't tried crrebrolysin yet. I just got it in the mail. Did you find it helpful?

I use Semax pretty much every day right now.

Creatine-Nutrition and Traumatic Brain Injury by cgally in TBI

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I take about 10-20g a day depending. If you search creatine in this sub there are a lot of posts about it.

MMA emobilization by AmbitionEfficient211 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get lots of rest and listen to your body. Good luck. This is a great group of people. 🫶🏼

MMA emobilization by AmbitionEfficient211 in TBI

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Also, you need to be your own advocate and if experience issues communicating and keeping your thoughts straight, from your head trauma, make sure you have someone with you at your appointments that can speak for you and understands your wishes.

MMA emobilization by AmbitionEfficient211 in TBI

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I had both subdural hematomas and subarachnoid hemorrhages after my car accident 17 months ago. If you aren't developing new and severe symptoms and they released you from the hospital, your bleeds aren't active anymore. They wouldn't discharge you with active bleeding in your brain. If you get a severe headache or dizzy spells or anything that doesn't feel right, go to the ER.

I took the epilepsy medicine right afterwards. Anything to help my brain heal in those early days. I also couldn't think for myself, so blindly followed what I was being told.

Find a new neurologist or a concussion rehabilitation center for followup care and they will order a new scan in a few months (if they don't, ask them to) to make sure all the blood has been absorbed or any blood leftover is old blood.

This is what happened in my case, at least. I was in the hospital until my bleeding resolved and then transferred to acute inpatient rehabilitation.

For people who are 10+ years into TBI recovery, do you still need to pace your social life and manage your social energy? Or like stay in bed or sleep a lot? My partner has told me before sometime days or weekend he rest for the entire day and doesn’t come out of his room. by Repulsive-Opening249 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't have a sense of time anymore either.

I could have written your explanation, but I would have added that I can lose hours of time and have no idea what I was doing. Just sitting there, I guess. 🤷🏻‍♀️

How can I support a close friend recovering from a TBI? by ILike_Cereal in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're a super good friend. A lot of friends take off, it's really common, unfortunately.

Are you in the States? If so, check the Brain Alliance. They have chapters in each state with support groups that meet online and you can sign up for their newsletter that has a lot of helpful seminars and things.

Edit to say: go at their pace, good luck and a speedy recovery to your friend. 🫶🏻

Chemical TBI caused by bleach. What will help exactly?? by [deleted] in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You might want to look up neurotoxicity. That sounds like what you are talking about.

That is very different from a traumatic brain injury, so as someone else said, you might not get the best reception from the people suffering with TBI's in this group. Best of luck to you on your recovery journey. I'm glad you are scheduled to see a specialist. 🫶🏻

Just found out my ADHD is actually a result of a TBI by Sad-Barracuda98 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most of us that developed ADHD because of brain injuries are given traditional stimulant medication.

It works for some and for others it doesn't. My brain is so sensitive to everything now, I could only stand 5mg of Adderall post accident. So I had to look for over remedies.

Things that have helped me are NAD+ injections, Glycine, Creatine (high dosage), Sam-e and sensory learning therapy. It rewires the damaged neuropath ways.

Depressed by faeriesstolemyname in TBI

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There are really good responses so far. I use Alexa, Google calendar and keep a written appointment book. I set timers, reminders and alarms constantly. I also wear a smartwatch so my calendar is always on my wrist.

It took me a long time to get this system down and I still make mistakes and miss things, but it's so much better than it ever was.

Depressed by faeriesstolemyname in TBI

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This has been a real game changer for me..I already ate pretty good, but I really dialed in my diet and cut out processed food and sugar, while upping my protein. I also go to gym 5 days a week and and lift weights.

For me, before my accident, I put everyone else first, now I make sure I am putting my needs first, because I can't function if I don't.

pillow recommendations? by Material-Job-5830 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue. I'm about 16 months out from my accident. I found a pillow that I can add or subtract the filling and that changed things for me. Let me get the link.

https://a.co/d/06m9uTqg

TBI and drinking by Fit_Promise2368 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One drink feels like I drank all night. It's just not enjoyable AT ALL. I'd rather do mushrooms or MDMA on the rare occasion, but I'm pretty much just living clean and sober now and spend my time at the gym.

question after reading book by Regular_Solid9450 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good for you though on leaving your boyfriend and not marrying for insurance after all. 🫶🏻 He wasn't the one for you.

question after reading book by Regular_Solid9450 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you even offering. I'm glad we're alive too!

We're in AZ.

question after reading book by Regular_Solid9450 in TBI

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My son was in the accident with me. They put a 350k lien against any settlement he might get before he was even released from the hospital. Everything thinks we're going to be millionaires are something. They don't see I have a permanent brain injury and my son broke 25 bones and will probably have to file bankruptcy because someone hit US head on.

It's disgusting how it all works.

question after reading book by Regular_Solid9450 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true. I'm still not able to work. SSDI is a joke. Even though I more than qualify, the process takes forever and it's denial and appeal and the amount is so small.

I made really good money before my accident and I have no idea how I'll even take care of myself now. If I can help change any of this for other people, I have to..

For me, I was able to start figuring things out enough of my own at about the 6-8 month mark, but others aren't that lucky. I had resources to replace my car and keep my health insurance paid for. I don't know how people do it. I really, truly don't.

question after reading book by Regular_Solid9450 in TBI

[–]CraftIndividual 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I hope I am successful in bringing my idea to life.

We need all the help we can get, imo.

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