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Some folks don't get it.
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I had a comatose TBI in June of 1991. Yep, quite a while ago. But still, invariably, when somebody asks me about brain injury and I mention memory problems, I get this response. "I have memory…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kerry Mischka Jul 3, 2012.
Have I lost my mind or is it that I just can't make up my mind?
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I'm going to leave this question open-ended without a lot about my experiences, because I'd just yammer on and on and bore all you good folks. I had a comatose TBI in June of 1991. One of the most…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by mary lutz Jul 13, 2012.
It's About Your Peers
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Relatively new to this organization but it is exactly where I should be. TBI bisection my head and my life. As you know it doesn't take catastrophe. I was merely out for my daily run. Next I knew, it…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by ned bane jr., M.S. Apr 24, 2012.
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Madison commented on ned bane jr., M.S.'s blog post From Busted Head to Big Head"as long as you can get through the door
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Kerry Mischka commented on ned bane jr., M.S.'s blog post I don't need anymore growth experiences."Ned, how did you get involved in speaking at schools, etc. ?"
From Busted Head to Big Head
I was reading a post big Sheila Riggins, womaho was fretting about "neglecting family while she pursued a master's degree in social work... I, to, have been that path. I had a comatose subdural hemato in 1991.... Several years later, I trepiditiously enrolled in a master's program in counseling psychology. (How, I got through is a long and tedious story that would probably sedate many people if told in full. I lost a lot of cognitive function that I used to get me through undegrad school.I…See More
Richard J commented on ned bane jr., M.S.'s blog post Milk of Amnesia"Once again, TBI is the gift the keeps on giving."
Milk of Amnesia
Friends, loved ones and even most casual of acquaintances do not realize that the hallmark permanent symptom of TBI is not memory deficit. That's a whole 'nuther rant that I can yammer on at such length that I can put the rocks at Stonehenge to sleep. So, being a merciful fellow, I'l spare you this dreadful experience! I'll just stick to one short item today -- something I experience from time to tme since my injury that I call Milk of Amnesia. There are those times when the Swiss Cheese…See More
mary lutz replied to ned bane jr., M.S.'s discussion Have I lost my mind or is it that I just can't make up my mind?"Is it lack of ability to identify priorities, or is it impulsiveness. Like knowing the bills need paid but falling into the temptation of using the money for something less necessary.
For myself, I never gambled. After the accidnent, I am impusive…"
"Thanks, Richard. I've gotten some great stuff from the CDC. ... I got got some TBI ID carrds from them... i think maybe yo directed me there, too. my best to you my friend"
"If anyone knows where I can get some free TBI info materials to pass out at health fairs, schools where I speak and such, let me know."
Kerry Mischka commented on ned bane jr., M.S.'s blog post No Title"Okay......that was just put perfectly.....not so much humorous, but perfectly articulated!!"
Kerry Mischka left a comment for ned bane jr., M.S."Ned- I have to be honest with you to let you know what I do....I actually will come on this site when I having a rough day just to read what you have written so that I can laugh. You have some kind of gift where humor is concerned. …"
Karyn replied to ned bane jr., M.S.'s discussion Have I lost my mind or is it that I just can't make up my mind?"GREAT IDEA !
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Richard J replied to ned bane jr., M.S.'s discussion Have I lost my mind or is it that I just can't make up my mind?"Decisions, decisions, decisions... what if, what else, maybe... definitely one of the hardest things for survivors to handle. Have you told your story and had it published in the newspaper you worked for? Spread the word, so TBI stops being…"
Geo Gosling replied to ned bane jr., M.S.'s discussion Have I lost my mind or is it that I just can't make up my mind?"I suffered a severe TBI in 1995. I had a hell of a time making decisions. I'd spend half an hour deciding which TV show to watch. By the time I decided, most shows were over and I had to start all over again. I quit watching TV...except for…"
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From Busted Head to Big Head
I was reading a post big Sheila Riggins, womaho was fretting about "neglecting family while she pursued a master's degree in social work... I, to, have been that path. I had a comatose subdural hemato in 1991.... Several years later, I trepiditiously enrolled in a master's program in counseling psychology. (How, I got through is a long and tedious story that would probably sedate many people if told in full. I lost a lot of cognitive function that I used to get me through undegrad school.I…
ContinuePosted on July 23, 2012 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment
Milk of Amnesia
Friends, loved ones and even most casual of acquaintances do not realize that the hallmark permanent symptom of TBI is not memory deficit. That's a whole 'nuther rant that I can yammer on at such length that I can put the rocks at Stonehenge to sleep.
So, being a merciful fellow, I'l spare you this dreadful experience!
I'll just stick to one short item today -- something I experience from time to tme since my injury that I call Milk of Amnesia.
There are those…
ContinuePosted on July 18, 2012 at 9:57am — 2 Comments
The word is traveling
I'm happy to report that my litttle one-man TBI survivors project is getting a favorable response here in deep, very rural Southwest Virginia. Among the positive signs are accepted invitations to speak to high school football games (this includes high schools in a four-county area), presentations at health fairs and the like). ... keeep the word traveling ... your friend ned bane //OO\\ old hippie
Posted on July 13, 2012 at 7:06am
I don't need anymore growth experiences.
I've about had with folks saying: "Well, shoot, I have memory problems and I don't have an excuse."
Ah, what perceptive genius.
My particular favorite piece of insight to this problem from non-TBI folks is: "You should do what I do, write things down in a little notebook."
"Yea, Swell my friend. I have been struggling with frontal, temporal and parietal lobe lesions for 21 years. Geez, I guess I never thought of this. Why thank yo for that epiphany of…
ContinuePosted on July 13, 2012 at 7:01am — 1 Comment
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- At 10:48am on July 8, 2012, Kerry Mischka said…
Ned- I have to be honest with you to let you know what I do....I actually will come on this site when I having a rough day just to read what you have written so that I can laugh. You have some kind of gift where humor is concerned. Maybe I am laughing at things you were being serious about, but I don't know what it is. I am pretty sure I have told you this before, but I just feel the need to tell you when you provide me with laughter in my life. Thanks again...Kerry
- At 10:38am on April 24, 2012,
miki bears said… hi Ned,
WELCOME!
it's great to know your're here and the work you are doing for your Peers.
i'd love to come down and meet you, i'm just up in Harrisonburg.
i got mislisted as wanting to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia on the Board for tbisn.
could you please nominate yourself for the board position? thanks!
hoping for a long, joyous and productive time with you>>> :)
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