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<blockquote data-quote="New Leaf" data-source="post: 674553" data-attributes="member: 19522"><p>I am so sorry for all of the sad experiences written of here, for those who suffered and those who watched their loved ones suffer. Serenity, I am glad you are healing and getting better every day. The brain is remarkable in its defense mechanisms and ability to regenerate.</p><p></p><p>When my Nana passed, my Mom, who had been her caretaker, went through a frenzy of cleaning out her room. It was as if she wanted to unload immediately, the pain of her passing. When I visited, Mom had a box of some of her things in Nana's closet. In it, was some crystal jewelry, and a Christmas piece Nana had made. I asked Mom, what she was going to do with the box of items, she said it was going to Salvation Army. So I asked her if it was alright if I could have some items, she said sure. One year, Mom and Dad visited during Christmas time. I had hung up the special item Nana made. Mom came up to the house and saw the item and said "How did you get this?" I reminded her. She said "Oh, I would have never given that to Salvation Army!"</p><p>In her grief, I think Mom was in such a state, that she was in a sort of "robot mode."</p><p></p><p>I do believe that deep emotion can produce a certain form of amnesia.</p><p></p><p>I have also been thinking about this thread and susiestars comment. I have been having a Marilyn Monroe fascination and reading her letters and poems. The same thing happened to her, she was admitted to a psychiatric ward by her doctor, MM thought she was going to rest, and it turned out she was put into a padded cell, against her will. (Okay, sorry I am off on a tangent.)</p><p>I am glad SS, that your doctor came to rescue you, what a terrible thing!</p><p></p><p>This thread made me wonder about my two, and the effects of drugs on the brain. It made me think of all the parents who suffer the consequences of their d cs addiction, the subsequent venom, manipulation and such.</p><p></p><p>Then I thought, "What if our d cs, have a drug induced <em>delusional</em> amnesia, where they are replacing the real memories of their childhood, with imaginations of horrible treatment by us.</p><p>Or even remembering real occurrences, but the drugs twist and turn things into terrible <em>seeming reality</em> for them? Not to excuse the choices our d cs make, but to try and figure out how to <em>present a different picture for them, when I am in contact. </em></p><p></p><p>Instead of frustration and anger, a sort of empathic attitude. Where I present myself as I truly am, <em>loving concerned and kind.</em></p><p>Not to start enabling again, and be taken advantage of. But to be me.</p><p>I know at times, I have reserved that part of myself with my d c's, as a protection, so I won't be taken advantage of.</p><p>You know?</p><p>Like how we are with workmates who have a reputation for negativity, or backstabbing, I am not close to them, nice, cordial, but not close.</p><p></p><p>So, I am thinking, that if I protect myself and am <em>emphatic i</em>n my mind,that my two will not be living in my home, but when I do see them, or talk to them, I am more loving and kind, then I am replacing their blaming, delusional memory, with what I truly am.</p><p>Huh.</p><p>I am sorry, if I have gone way off subject here. I cannot help but think that my two on drugs, have lost the pieces of themselves that remember all of the good times we had.</p><p>Replaced our family, with these drug friends.</p><p>In doing so, the deeper they get into using, the more delusional memories they create, and rely on.</p><p>Drug induced amnesia.</p><p></p><p>Okay, everybody, this is just my musing for a day or two, written out this morning, I hope I have not offended anyone with my ramblings.</p><p></p><p>I shall think about this on my walk, the stars are out and the morning is cool with light drizzling and refreshing breeze.</p><p></p><p>GN, my sister's<em> whole being</em> is involved in horse rescue. Her friend suffered a bad accident as well, kicked in the head.</p><p>They both <em>love horses</em>, and work very hard to save as many as they can.</p><p></p><p>Take care everyone. Thank you for sharing your stories.</p><p>Oh my goodness Cedar, <em>your daughter</em>, <em>my daughter</em>. </p><p></p><p>That place where time slows between heartbeats. I am so sorry for the pain of it.</p><p></p><p>I am very very sorry for all of your suffering, it is nice to hear of hope, recovery and health.</p><p></p><p>Peace be to you all,</p><p>leafy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="New Leaf, post: 674553, member: 19522"] I am so sorry for all of the sad experiences written of here, for those who suffered and those who watched their loved ones suffer. Serenity, I am glad you are healing and getting better every day. The brain is remarkable in its defense mechanisms and ability to regenerate. When my Nana passed, my Mom, who had been her caretaker, went through a frenzy of cleaning out her room. It was as if she wanted to unload immediately, the pain of her passing. When I visited, Mom had a box of some of her things in Nana's closet. In it, was some crystal jewelry, and a Christmas piece Nana had made. I asked Mom, what she was going to do with the box of items, she said it was going to Salvation Army. So I asked her if it was alright if I could have some items, she said sure. One year, Mom and Dad visited during Christmas time. I had hung up the special item Nana made. Mom came up to the house and saw the item and said "How did you get this?" I reminded her. She said "Oh, I would have never given that to Salvation Army!" In her grief, I think Mom was in such a state, that she was in a sort of "robot mode." I do believe that deep emotion can produce a certain form of amnesia. I have also been thinking about this thread and susiestars comment. I have been having a Marilyn Monroe fascination and reading her letters and poems. The same thing happened to her, she was admitted to a psychiatric ward by her doctor, MM thought she was going to rest, and it turned out she was put into a padded cell, against her will. (Okay, sorry I am off on a tangent.) I am glad SS, that your doctor came to rescue you, what a terrible thing! This thread made me wonder about my two, and the effects of drugs on the brain. It made me think of all the parents who suffer the consequences of their d cs addiction, the subsequent venom, manipulation and such. Then I thought, "What if our d cs, have a drug induced [I]delusional[/I] amnesia, where they are replacing the real memories of their childhood, with imaginations of horrible treatment by us. Or even remembering real occurrences, but the drugs twist and turn things into terrible [I]seeming reality[/I] for them? Not to excuse the choices our d cs make, but to try and figure out how to [I]present a different picture for them, when I am in contact. [/I] Instead of frustration and anger, a sort of empathic attitude. Where I present myself as I truly am, [I]loving concerned and kind.[/I] Not to start enabling again, and be taken advantage of. But to be me. I know at times, I have reserved that part of myself with my d c's, as a protection, so I won't be taken advantage of. You know? Like how we are with workmates who have a reputation for negativity, or backstabbing, I am not close to them, nice, cordial, but not close. So, I am thinking, that if I protect myself and am [I]emphatic i[/I]n my mind,that my two will not be living in my home, but when I do see them, or talk to them, I am more loving and kind, then I am replacing their blaming, delusional memory, with what I truly am. Huh. I am sorry, if I have gone way off subject here. I cannot help but think that my two on drugs, have lost the pieces of themselves that remember all of the good times we had. Replaced our family, with these drug friends. In doing so, the deeper they get into using, the more delusional memories they create, and rely on. Drug induced amnesia. Okay, everybody, this is just my musing for a day or two, written out this morning, I hope I have not offended anyone with my ramblings. I shall think about this on my walk, the stars are out and the morning is cool with light drizzling and refreshing breeze. GN, my sister's[I] whole being[/I] is involved in horse rescue. Her friend suffered a bad accident as well, kicked in the head. They both [I]love horses[/I], and work very hard to save as many as they can. Take care everyone. Thank you for sharing your stories. Oh my goodness Cedar, [I]your daughter[/I], [I]my daughter[/I]. That place where time slows between heartbeats. I am so sorry for the pain of it. I am very very sorry for all of your suffering, it is nice to hear of hope, recovery and health. Peace be to you all, leafy [/QUOTE]
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