Dia4Dios
03-25-2009, 11:34 AM
Hey all!
I would like to thank the administrators for two things;
1. Accepting me to this site, and,
2. Making sure posts, security, and trust are "buckled down" into an integrated plan of guidelines that help ensure the one thing in which all must rely to affectively use this place: TRUST
My name is Craig, and in 1982, at the age of 20 I suffered a traumatic brain injury which I am blessed to be alive to talk about. Not only wasn't I expected to live through the emergency surgery, but the surgeon gave my father a "one in ten" chance for me coming out of the coma which lasted more than six weeks.
Though I have triumphed over much of the battles of rehab and rewiring, I do have quite the "package" of mental health issues which came as a result of the injury;
A "partial complex" seizure disorder; occasionally tonic-clonic in nature
A bipolar-like syndrome created by the incredible healing and rewiring of my grey matter
a severe depressive state sometimes reaching SI
A never-ending self-inquiry, "Why did I survive?"
Add to this popourri of mental health issues: I am finally, and painfully, divorced from an abusive family dynamic where there was inequitable use of power, and control. I am the owner of such titles as "designated patient" and "example of parental alienation". I fought long and hard for custody of at least one of my two kids only to be disdained by both.
I am also, very deeply in love for the first time in my life. I corresponded, talked on the phone, and met in January the "once in a lifetime" love of my life. Add to this the fact that she has DID, both of our families disrespect us and our relationship, and one can see I am here, quite probably, for some "Brain-Traffic control". I am quite healthy physically, I swim, walk dogs, and take long walks. Please do not turn relationship counselor on me; I know what I am doing, I love someone rare and unique, the timing of my relationship after the divorce is an off-limits topic.
I jump across the fine line between brilliance and madness; I have a Masters and two bachelor's degrees. I see the world differently than many, and can, with sufficient relaxation, under controlled study, "feel colors" when the use of my eyes is prevented.
Yes, I am different. I have a plethora of experiences and pains. I want to help others know that nothing is overwhelming as long as your brain "buys in" to what your true goals are.
Thank you to the few, proud, and brave readers who have read and followed this lengthy post.
-Craig
I would like to thank the administrators for two things;
1. Accepting me to this site, and,
2. Making sure posts, security, and trust are "buckled down" into an integrated plan of guidelines that help ensure the one thing in which all must rely to affectively use this place: TRUST
My name is Craig, and in 1982, at the age of 20 I suffered a traumatic brain injury which I am blessed to be alive to talk about. Not only wasn't I expected to live through the emergency surgery, but the surgeon gave my father a "one in ten" chance for me coming out of the coma which lasted more than six weeks.
Though I have triumphed over much of the battles of rehab and rewiring, I do have quite the "package" of mental health issues which came as a result of the injury;
A "partial complex" seizure disorder; occasionally tonic-clonic in nature
A bipolar-like syndrome created by the incredible healing and rewiring of my grey matter
a severe depressive state sometimes reaching SI
A never-ending self-inquiry, "Why did I survive?"
Add to this popourri of mental health issues: I am finally, and painfully, divorced from an abusive family dynamic where there was inequitable use of power, and control. I am the owner of such titles as "designated patient" and "example of parental alienation". I fought long and hard for custody of at least one of my two kids only to be disdained by both.
I am also, very deeply in love for the first time in my life. I corresponded, talked on the phone, and met in January the "once in a lifetime" love of my life. Add to this the fact that she has DID, both of our families disrespect us and our relationship, and one can see I am here, quite probably, for some "Brain-Traffic control". I am quite healthy physically, I swim, walk dogs, and take long walks. Please do not turn relationship counselor on me; I know what I am doing, I love someone rare and unique, the timing of my relationship after the divorce is an off-limits topic.
I jump across the fine line between brilliance and madness; I have a Masters and two bachelor's degrees. I see the world differently than many, and can, with sufficient relaxation, under controlled study, "feel colors" when the use of my eyes is prevented.
Yes, I am different. I have a plethora of experiences and pains. I want to help others know that nothing is overwhelming as long as your brain "buys in" to what your true goals are.
Thank you to the few, proud, and brave readers who have read and followed this lengthy post.
-Craig