Carol...Like you, I cannot do things with my hands...lack of coordination...and, mine is both left and right.
The left still has the tingling/falling asleep in my wrist; my right is my normal/usual...and, I cannot read my own writing at times...I may be able w/some notes...and, then find myself looking at another word or two and cannot identify...My left hand has difficulty with typing; I do attempt proofing/correcting.
Oddly, my neuro records note my hand-strength is "normal"...it all fascinates me...because of all that I have dropped, broken, chipped, spilled, stained...and, writing I cannot read...
carol72 said:
I agree. There's a lot available on Facebook. But I can only do it for a little while. Then I am ready to pull my hair out. It's interesting, that I have been knitting many years. I had told my granddaughter that I would finish a project for her before the Winter. I decided to get to it several days ago. I'm finding that I now have problems knitting (managing the needles and yarn). I ran out of patience with it. I'll try it again after a while. I just never expected that to happen She wants this by Christmas.So I hope I'll improve by then.
Music lessons like piano wouldn’t be an option as I cannot stand any noise. My home is the quietest place. I cannot stand going shopping either. Its amazing how noisy the shops are. Everyone thinks they have to play music or muzak. Never noticed it before my annie rupture. I find it hard to focus for long periods of time. It doesn’t matter what I am doing. My attention waivers. I have good intentions to do this or that but I am easily distracted. Hopefully that will get better with more tîme.
Cathy and others, it does get better, i couldnt stand stores and malls early on, i am soon to be 6 yrs post grade 5 sah and it doesnt bother me anymore. i was embarrased to ride the walmart scooters at first but now i'm ok with it- its kinda fun!, tc xoxo
Cathy...one thing that is difficult for me...after 11 years are groups/restaurants...I can readily (almost intelligently?) carry on a conversation on a phone call...or lunch/dinner w/one if the restaurant is not too noisy. Today, I have declined attending a memorial...because it is distribution of ashes off a 50 foot yacht. Between the engine and the group (I know so well), I decided I would stay home. I talked by phone to one this morning...as memories popped into place...we've known one another since we were kids...
I stopped restaurant group visits quite some years back.
I am a co-op member, and do my shopping at apx 8PM when there are few shoppers; it has also worked at the malls, etc. It may do the same early opening time, but I am not a morning person.
Cathy said:
Music lessons like piano wouldn't be an option as I cannot stand any noise. My home is the quietest place. I cannot stand going shopping either. Its amazing how noisy the shops are. Everyone thinks they have to play music or muzak. Never noticed it before my annie rupture. I find it hard to focus for long periods of time. It doesn't matter what I am doing. My attention waivers. I have good intentions to do this or that but I am easily distracted. Hopefully that will get better with more tîme.
Hi patioplans. Thanks for all of your posts. Last night I went to an art show at a local high school. The kids, of course being kids, were so noisy and they had a band jamming. I was able to cope thanks to these little things i ordered from the U.S. called ear dubs. They “filter” so much that I am able to cope for a while. Restaurants are impossible for me. I cannot follow a conversation in a group either. To tell you the truth i think I lost my confidence! I don’t think I have much to offer in a group conversation. Or maybe I can’t cope with all that is going on around me.
Cathy...one more thought...have you had neuropsych testing? Would the docs be able to suggest a direction to start something new based on test results?
Mine were not...it was a non-MD who suggested my vision therapy...tho neurologist did sign the form for reimbursement from my insurance...
Happy Mothers Day all. I have always been artistic and craftsy. I make polymer clay jewellery mixed with glass beads and sell them at area farmers markets and festivals. I used to do it all by myself but now I cant drive or lift heavy. So I dont commit to anything but the markets know I come when i can. I have been making beaded bracelets and they take me twice as long to make as before, but it is good therapy and i dont look at the profit or loss margin. Im just happy to feel productive
11 months after near death. Is anyone else living with a giant annie (17mm) at appt 4 months ago? How quick is it supposed to shrink? My neurosurgeon is very happy with my progress. Everybody is different but I guess i am too impatient. I think i am in shock that the whole thing even happened to me. I am going to have a party on the one year annie of the annie. haha!
Hi Christine! a survivor/friend of mine makes bracelets and i showed her this which we both loved. I am interested in making these out of the polmere you mentioned, not for profit but to spread awareness, check it out, it looks like it was stamped with old typewriter keys!, -- https://www.etsy.com/listing/231921581/survivor-bead-inspirational-word-bead?ref=market
Christine Karges said:
Happy Mothers Day all. I have always been artistic and craftsy. I make polymer clay jewellery mixed with glass beads and sell them at area farmers markets and festivals. I used to do it all by myself but now I cant drive or lift heavy. So I dont commit to anything but the markets know I come when i can. I have been making beaded bracelets and they take me twice as long to make as before, but it is good therapy and i dont look at the profit or loss margin. Im just happy to feel productive
11 months after near death. Is anyone else living with a giant annie (17mm) at appt 4 months ago? How quick is it supposed to shrink? My neurosurgeon is very happy with my progress. Everybody is different but I guess i am too impatient. I think i am in shock that the whole thing even happened to me. I am going to have a party on the one year annie of the annie. haha!