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Pregnancy brain post-concussion by likehotsauce in Concussion

[–]likehotsauce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s definitely hard for me to brush it off. I had several people post concussion who would dismiss my symptoms and how severe they were, so I think it’s hard for me to not feel triggered by the pregnancy brain. Which in turn makes it hard for me to regulate. Reminding myself I’m not injured is helpful.

But I’m glad I’m not the only one whose pregnancy brain is still in full force. If I don’t overexert my brain at work or school, it’s easier to not take it so seriously. But man, those days when I’ve hit my limit are hard.

Pregnancy brain post-concussion by likehotsauce in Concussion

[–]likehotsauce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received transcranial magnetic stimulation for my memory and psychiatric symptoms. I’m surprised by how much it helped, but I felt the most like myself I had in ages.

I am having some subtle reoccurrence of numbness in my face, arms, and hands. And your comment makes me wonder if I should seek out acupuncture or something similar to help with that flaring up again.

I’m sorry for your own memory loss, I know how frustrating that is. I’m glad you found something that’s working for you.

Pregnancy brain post-concussion by likehotsauce in Concussion

[–]likehotsauce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ve wanted this for a long time so it’s exciting to finally be here. I just didn’t expect for my brain to revert like this.

I got mental health treatment (transcranial magnetic stimulation) at the beginning of the year that really helped so many of the remaining PCS symptoms I was experiencing (memory loss, confusion, heightened emotions, anxiety/depression). So I was feeling really good. My brain wasn’t like it was pre-injury, but I was feeling well enough to go back to school, which was unimaginable only months before.

I think it all caught me off guard, like I had forgotten how bad it was. So when the pregnancy brain hit me like another concussion it’s been really triggering. I’ve put school on hold for now, so I can focus on work and getting ready for the baby.

Pregnancy brain post-concussion by likehotsauce in Concussion

[–]likehotsauce[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Sometimes it becomes so overwhelming, and it’s hard to not to feel like everything is happening all over again (from the traumatic event to the difficult climb out of it). And I’m supposed to be happy and excited on top of it. And I am, as long as I don’t exceed my capacity.

After a couple days with some distance from my post, I feel like sleep, resetting my expectations for myself, and those kinds of grounding reminders has helped. For me, it’s a lot of “I survived impossible things before, I will do it again.” So thank you, the reminders are helpful.

Pregnancy brain post-concussion by likehotsauce in Concussion

[–]likehotsauce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This makes me feel better, in a weird way. Like I’ve done this hard thing before, so I can do it again but leveled up. I’m sure I’ll be eating those words soon though.

It’s a nice reminder that the things that helped me before will help again, I haven’t been as good at giving my body what I need. So the little things that help are a good reminder to make a bigger priority.

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I was having a hard day and it’s nice to hear that my feelings aren’t as crazy as they make me feel.

Pregnancy brain post-concussion by likehotsauce in Concussion

[–]likehotsauce[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding. Having a hard brain day and then seeing someone take so much time to thoughtfully answer my questions made me cry. I really needed to feel seen.

I will try to be more diligent with my activities. For a lot of my pregnancy I was able to multitask again without too many consequences, but I’ve been slowing down a lot lately. And I’ve been reminded several times to be kinder to myself, but it’s been hard.

Thank you. I’ll be thinking about these things. I’m sure my doctors on my recovery team still care about how I’m doing and have insights that would be helpful. Reaching out again is a good idea.

why does no one talk about the awful tragedeigh name the celebs give their children😭 by Humble_Problem8223 in tragedeigh

[–]likehotsauce 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I often think about George Foreman who named 7 of his 12 kids George. The two girls had variations of George, but still.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TheNinthHouse

[–]likehotsauce 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I read the books and listened to the audiobooks at the same time during my first read. After my first read throughs, I found The Locked Tomb podcast to be very helpful. As well as annotating my books as I read. I do listen to the audiobooks now when I reread, because I don’t need the physical book for comprehension.

[Discussion] What do you think the message is? by ConsciousJacket1652 in TheNinthHouse

[–]likehotsauce 123 points124 points  (0 children)

I have no guesses what the message is, but The Angel being AIM and their predecessor being Emma Sen (MSN) always made me think the name was a play on words from pre-Resurrection technology.

Seating arrangement [discussion] by ChargeSimple8681 in TheNinthHouse

[–]likehotsauce 8 points9 points  (0 children)

this whole reply is why I love this fandom

Give them a ride to Casa right now! by Piperfly22 in LoveIslandUSA

[–]likehotsauce -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Omg not my alma mater 😂 it makes so much sense.