December 15, 2021 Dear You, I think it’s time we see other people. You see new patients and I will see a new therapist. It’s not me, it’s you. You’re just not “the one”. Sure, we had some good times and you gave me some useful “nuggets” that I will take with me, but we … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: breaking up isn’t always hard to do
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Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: share the road
November 3, 2021 At counseling we’ve been discussing and breaking down my immense fear of cycling. Yes, I still ride, but I’m terrified while doing it and some days that fear keeps me off the bike completely. I don’t want to be afraid and it was important to me to get back on the bike … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: share the road
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: talk to me
October 14, 2021 This past summer, after a round of testing, it was brought to my attention that my PTSD was worse than I’d ever let on and/or that the doctors ever realized. It was then recommended to me that I go to therapy because clearly, my way of coping/dealing was not working. My first … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: talk to me
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: 7 years
August 19, 2021 Seven years. 2,555 days ago a driver decided that crossing into my lane and hitting me with her SUV was more important than waiting 30 seconds. “But Mom, I told you she was there” her son says, as she tries to deny seeing me. “Could you watch your language” she says first … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: 7 years
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: Not Today PTSD
July 22, 2021 I have a secret...I haven’t been on my bike in three weeks. Some of that is due to many bad TBI days where I’m just trying to survive the day, but some of it is due to PTSD. The thought of riding makes me panic. It’s a bizarre world to be in; … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: Not Today PTSD
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: don’t be fooled
May 15, 2021 About two years into my TBI journey I was diagnosed with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). At my first appointment with the psychologist I was first asked to describe in detail the day I was hit, then I was told “well...to first deal with PTSD you need to confront your fear...you need … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: don’t be fooled
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: a hard PTSD day
September 3, 2020 I was officially diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) about three years after I was hit. I don’t talk about it often. It’s so hard to explain what is happening inside your head when you can’t put it into words easily. But let me give you a glimpse into my day … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: a hard PTSD day
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. I was diagnosed with PTSD two years after a SUV decided not to share the road with me. On a day to day basis my symptoms include a heightened startle response, nightmares, increased … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: PTSD
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
February 9, 2019 PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault. (American Psychology Association) This is a topic I have avoided writing in detail about. I avoid … Continue reading Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Confessions of a Concussed Cyclist: the story of a cyclist living life with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) 