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<blockquote data-quote="1 Day At a Time" data-source="post: 246091" data-attributes="member: 3704"><p>Janet,</p><p></p><p>The fact that you are getting some frustration over your recovery means that you are really beginning to recover. (Trust me on this). Rehabilitation is a process, and because you were so very ill, this process will take time. However, because you are starting to feel impatient you are indeed moving forward.</p><p></p><p>It's going to be really important to follow up with different types of therapy. I can't say enough good things about occupational therapists and physical therapists. They can work miracles and have some wonderful tricks up their sleeves. I have seen wonderful results from their work, both professionally and personally. Your treating physician should definitely be able to refer you to some good therapists.</p><p></p><p>I would also recommend cognitive remediation treatment. This is usually supervised by a neuropsychologist and works toward finding ( and treating) the areas where you may need a little work . Most of my clients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)'s also have coaches who work with them to organize their daily life and come up with strategies to compensate for memory loss. The coaches are usually contract workers who are loosely connected with neuropsychologists.</p><p></p><p>Whew, I know this sounds like a lot, and it is. Rehabilitation is hard work. I'm not surprised that your family is expecting you to be "ok" and "back to normal". I think that most families respond this way after a loved one recovers from a serious illness. "Denial" helps folks try to get back to some semblance of normality in their lives. With time, they are going to become more aware of the issues you are dealing with. That will allow them to get onboard with your treatment needs. It will take time, though.</p><p></p><p>Janet, you are one amazing woman, just to be doing as well as you are right now! I'm sending prayers and healing vibes your way. Please give yourself the gift of time so that you can work on the gradual recovery that you WILL have.</p><p></p><p>Valerie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1 Day At a Time, post: 246091, member: 3704"] Janet, The fact that you are getting some frustration over your recovery means that you are really beginning to recover. (Trust me on this). Rehabilitation is a process, and because you were so very ill, this process will take time. However, because you are starting to feel impatient you are indeed moving forward. It's going to be really important to follow up with different types of therapy. I can't say enough good things about occupational therapists and physical therapists. They can work miracles and have some wonderful tricks up their sleeves. I have seen wonderful results from their work, both professionally and personally. Your treating physician should definitely be able to refer you to some good therapists. I would also recommend cognitive remediation treatment. This is usually supervised by a neuropsychologist and works toward finding ( and treating) the areas where you may need a little work . Most of my clients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)'s also have coaches who work with them to organize their daily life and come up with strategies to compensate for memory loss. The coaches are usually contract workers who are loosely connected with neuropsychologists. Whew, I know this sounds like a lot, and it is. Rehabilitation is hard work. I'm not surprised that your family is expecting you to be "ok" and "back to normal". I think that most families respond this way after a loved one recovers from a serious illness. "Denial" helps folks try to get back to some semblance of normality in their lives. With time, they are going to become more aware of the issues you are dealing with. That will allow them to get onboard with your treatment needs. It will take time, though. Janet, you are one amazing woman, just to be doing as well as you are right now! I'm sending prayers and healing vibes your way. Please give yourself the gift of time so that you can work on the gradual recovery that you WILL have. Valerie [/QUOTE]
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