Tag Archives: #ReclaimMyLife

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When goals become achievements

Reading Time: 6 minutesSlow and steady wins the race If you’ve been keeping up with my writing, you know that I am finally fulfilling passions and goals that I began in 2001. In July of 2017, just six months after my accident and still very much in active recovery, I began my author website (this very website you’re reading this blog article on). …

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Bacteria and the brain

Reading Time: 3 minutesBI symptoms flare The last several weeks I have been feeling incredible amounts of fatigue, extreme issues with motivation, and a flaring of BI symptoms like nausea, dizziness, unsteadiness, terrible setback with short-term memory (who could forget the arrival of the mystery package), and of course, the brain stem headaches. For those of you suffering from migraines, the neurologist told …

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Oh, cookie dough!

Reading Time: 3 minutesManaging short-term memory challenges Every once in a while, I’m reminded about my short-term memory challenges. I manage this situation pretty well with using physical notes in obvious places and reminders on my phone. Other times there are visual cues as I keep things in plain sight especially by the front door if I intend to take the item out …

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One-year anniversary of accident and mTBI

Reading Time: 4 minutesYesterday, January 5, 2018 marked one year since my accident. This day was monumental in so many ways and something I thought was so out of reach. Yet, when I told people it was my one-year anniversary, many said “That went fast!” or “Already? Wow!” Hardly how I would describe the year which I have termed “My Lost Year”. I …