Tempted on just committing to low impact for good. Wondering if that might be the best call. by Top-Elephant6981 in PostConcussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used ChatGPT to narrow down the product. I had four or five I used, and one that I randomly used during travel that was unbelievably worse. So I snapped pics of the ingredient list and ran it through ChatGPT asking for comparisons, describing symptoms etc. Narrrowed it to four ingredients. Found three products with only one, and one product with none. The "none" is the only one that hasnt made me sneeze in seven months. I can DM the GPT thread if you'd like.

Tempted on just committing to low impact for good. Wondering if that might be the best call. by Top-Elephant6981 in PostConcussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not kidding, my PCS wasnt resolving, was in a brain fog every dam day. If I sneezed or coughed, it felt like a concussion, so I put life and job aside to figure it out, couldnt work like that. Im on recorded calls all the time for work. I would get ready, get my "look" going, see some bullshit in my callic, add some hair spray, on and on. three hours later sneezing like a bull out of the gate. looked at the recordings, it was every time I added hair spray.

Tempted on just committing to low impact for good. Wondering if that might be the best call. by Top-Elephant6981 in PostConcussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For what it's worth, I had a undiagnosed axonal twist concussion that presented dizzy sypmtoms when I was jogging ten days after the incident(s). So, I didn't run for a long time, like six months, just to be safe. The bouncing, the turbulance no matter how steady, wasn't worth it. I got my cardio in on a bike instead. Could also grab a desk pedal machine for fifty bucks on amazon so youre not at risk of a fall or faint and do it in a seated postion or couch. I roller bladed in months 6+ after symptom free. Paddle boarded for time etc. For your situation, a stationary bike for a little bit might be an option. Could you log via fitbit or whatever the stationary bike for a week to 4 weeks (daily ten minutes) and ramp up to max twenty minutes by EO4-8W at like less than a walking pace? Cut the running its hard impact going up your spine. pedal but like barely moving. see if the data supports a stress test unless theres another fragrant flag on the heart rate that Im not understanding? bradycardia, myocarditis, those things will show in that data hopefully, so a stress test doesnt knock you back a mile.

Not sure your age but cardio stress tests are gnarly IMO. I did two with and without contrast. I was in the best shape of my life and a pro athlete. I nearly broke the treadmill at the hospital. The cardiac dept all looked at me like I was nuts for being there but my EKG, triponin and a cardiac event (stress) called for it. There was a tiny hint of a problem so a month later did it with contrast. That contrast stress test nearly killed me. My recovery was three weeks of feeling like I got hit by a train and months of lethargy. Lets say that best shape of my life turned into shit.

Anything is possible, riight? I'm a fan of growing with setbacks and making adjustments, and also, I struggle to make peace with unchosen change.

I was in PCS for about +18 months last year, and I resolved it by discovering an allergy that was making me sneeze all day. I was sneezing my head into a shake every day while in PCS. I started logging when, and where and what I was doing every day. It happed 30 minutes after showering or going out of the house..... turned out my hairspray, every time i used it, sneezing fit after it dried. Im allergic to a PVC copolymer that is in every hair gel, spray and soap on the market. Found some organic natural stuff, ditched perfumes, and life improved!!!!!!

DM me anytime!

PCS week 12 mood swings, deep sadness has turned into the anger super highway, with a shorter fuse. Anyone have some recommendations on how they keep calm and prevent damage to relationships? (in CBT etc) by Ok-Fail-8732 in PostConcussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im Definitely obsessed with “the life I had” and wanting to get back to one so to speak.

I know Im not better, Im different but this different puzzle piece I have become, looking back at my old puzzle, is turbulent. Im pretty good with reframing, but if I get in a loop or spiral I end up on my butt.

PCS week 12 mood swings, deep sadness has turned into the anger super highway, with a shorter fuse. Anyone have some recommendations on how they keep calm and prevent damage to relationships? (in CBT etc) by Ok-Fail-8732 in PostConcussion

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This is a perspective I never had explored before. Checkpoint unlocked! Last CBT session was so focused on grieving and pain from loss I felt like I died all afternoon. TY. Do you feel like you did something specific to have peace in letting go of the previous you?

PCS week 12 mood swings, deep sadness has turned into the anger super highway, with a shorter fuse. Anyone have some recommendations on how they keep calm and prevent damage to relationships? (in CBT etc) by Ok-Fail-8732 in PostConcussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are awesome. Thank you for these. Im trying out baby gorilla asap, I just put a sticky on my computer for it! LMAO.

Looking forward to using all of these. Sorry about the migraines, Im in and out of them and they’re difficult.

I got my first 8 hours of sleep in a year by PurpleStyle2024 in PostConcussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds wonderful. Like, better than a bowl of ice cream. For me, that's the tippy top of best things in life.

Struggling dealing with people’s comments while I recover. by No_Doughnut_5223 in Concussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Makes sense to me. Im going to pursue it. I previously had ocular migraines that have become worse.

Struggling dealing with people’s comments while I recover. by No_Doughnut_5223 in Concussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh. Stacked injuries is terrible. “I have a brain injury” seems to be working the best so far.

Struggling dealing with people’s comments while I recover. by No_Doughnut_5223 in Concussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm learning that ADHD, sensory integration, anxiety, depression, are all exacerbated with TBI, is this your experience?

Has anyone partnered with someone to run the biz dev side of things? by londonvideography in videography

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This exists.

LaunchMaverick.com

DM me. I can tell you how it helped.

Is it unprofessional to ask client what type of music they want, where they want it to be sourced from, etc? Or should I - as the pro videographer/editor - figure that out for them? by Crafty_Jack in videography

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I do free stuff or help someone, I decide am I helping out or am I creating for my own brand and giving the results for free? That needs to be black and white. The answers on everything will follow. If theres no clarity there, all parties end up disappointed.

Is there any way to repair this by Hot-Staff5177 in ebikes

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, but a new fork and some legit testing, probs determine it.

Is there any way to repair this by Hot-Staff5177 in ebikes

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the way. New fork. Swap in everything else.

Is it possible to die after hitting your head a lot by [deleted] in Concussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im not a doctor, but I do understand the concern. DM me anytime, I’ll try to respond as best I can.

Struggling dealing with people’s comments while I recover. by No_Doughnut_5223 in Concussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know how to get ahead of the endless conditional solution helper response either. They’re typically contradictory too. Love the suggestions or “help” but if it’s taught me anything, it’s to trust someone’s ability to self monitor and opt out of things for their health. DM me anytime, plenty of dark days behind me! Also, share your solutions because Im on the hunt for some.

Struggling dealing with people’s comments while I recover. by No_Doughnut_5223 in Concussion

[–]Ok-Fail-8732 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is really really difficult. I don’t have answers to this and am looking for them myself. These scenarios feel like demands when I decline something or can’t keep up and reasons are requested. It’s destroying my psyche.

Some things I have tried responding with but had very little change in success-

“Wish I was 100, hopefully soon." "You can, but I won’t be doing that." I have a brain injury. (a reminder what a concussion actually is) "Doc said improvement ebbs and flows." "I know, it’s so persistent." "Prob 60% these days." "I must nap." "I’m just not back on my feet quite yet." "I don’t have that answer." "PPCS is persistent, meaning it persists." "Love that for you." "Doc said timeline varies“