I was thinking about my tendency to get dizzy when I move my head, and about how the answer I got in regards to curring this problem was simple. "Make yourself dizzy lots until you can move without getting dizzy." I think its important to go to the doctor and then that real doctor can tell you if you just need to move your head more, but if you're a 20 year old girl who gets kicked in the head by a horse and are in a coma for a month and have a little cerebellum taken out and you get dizzy when you roll over in bed, you just need to roll over in bed more, even if its not fun. And certainly its not. 3 times a day I dread my exercises but I do it because I'm not sure if I can live my life without laying on my back or looking up.
I am a REALLY hard worker, right? I mean, 3 times a day I move my head back and forth and up and down 40 times.
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- In July of 2005 I was kicked in the head by a horse. I went into a coma and I didn't wake up for a month. While I was in the coma, I had part of my cerebellum removed. To make it even better, I got kicked when I was 5 weeks from getting married. So, needless to say, I didn't get married on my original date. I had to put it off for a year so I could re-learn to walk, talk, read, write, eat, and everything else one does.
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I didn't know that doing that could make your dizziness better. Thanks for sharing.
Hello. I also have had a TBI. Nearly 8 years ago now. Looking forward to reading your stuff. I'll tell you more when less tired. Take care.
Jim.
Just for interest, I have an appointment this week with Britain's only psychological support service for those of us who are post TBI... I do not expect much - although doubtless well qualified, how can they know? How can they offer advice? Yes they, may have seen many people with similar injuries - but everyone is different, and every injury is different?!?!?!!!
With each passing day I understand more that I understand less, and look forward to challenging another 'expert'...
I had a head injury from a horse too! I went on trail ride when it was really icy. The horse I was on fell down. I've fallen off plenty of times but this time I got knocked out competely. Glad to find someone like me!
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