kamikatHmmm, this week's #lpotl has a neuroscientist on, talking about post concussion syndrome. It's fascinating.
Peter PatersonMonday 05:33
Sitting in my computer room eating Banana flavoured Weetabix with 2% Milk. #Weetabix
Listening to my good friend and brother Dan @danielmrose preaching on the last part of Jesus's prayer in John 17: https://writing.exchange/@danielmrose/114293922651069905
Quick update on myself medically.
History: On 19th February 2021 I received a concussion, and developed Post Concussion Syndrome.
Most of the symptoms faded over the years, but this year they came back strongly.
These days my mind is so focussed, but only for 4-6 hours. After that time I totally fade and need to nap to "reset my brain". Once napped I am good to go again.
I informed my Primary Care and she:
a) Referred me back to Baptist Health Neurology. That appointment is on 18 June 2025.
b) Wrote a note for my Director and HR Director at God's Pantry Food Bank:
"To Whom It May Concern: Please allow Peter Paterson (04/30/1967) to work from home as needed as he is recovering from post-concussion syndrome and requires frequent rest. If there are any further questions please contact our office."
My Directors have worked with me, and allowing me to work split days and work from home days.
#Concussion #PostConcussionSyndrome
Today I shall be going into work for at least 4 hours, catch up on Friday's paperwork, come on home, nap, eat lunch, and work for the rest of my 8 hours remotely. #FoodBank
Take care of yourself my friends and for ALL around you.
Peter //O\\
Sitting in my computer room eating Banana flavoured Weetabix with 2% Milk. #Weetabix
Listening to my good friend and brother Dan @danielmrose preaching on the last part of Jesus's prayer in John 17: https://writing.exchange/@danielmrose/114293922651069905
Quick update on myself medically.
History: On 19th February 2021 I received a concussion, and developed Post Concussion Syndrome.
Most of the symptoms faded over the years, but this year they came back strongly.
These days my mind is so focussed, but only for 4-6 hours. After that time I totally fade and need to nap to "reset my brain". Once napped I am good to go again.
I informed my Primary Care and she:
a) Referred me back to Baptist Health Neurology. That appointment is on 18 June 2025.
b) Wrote a note for my Director and HR Director at God's Pantry Food Bank:
"To Whom It May Concern: Please allow Peter Paterson (04/30/1967) to work from home as needed as he is recovering from post-concussion syndrome and requires frequent rest. If there are any further questions please contact our office."
My Directors have worked with me, and allowing me to work split days and work from home days.
#Concussion #PostConcussionSyndrome
Today I shall be going into work for at least 4 hours, catch up on Friday's paperwork, come on home, nap, eat lunch, and work for the rest of my 8 hours remotely. #FoodBank
Take care of yourself my friends and for ALL around you.
Peter //O\\
Daniel Rose (@[email protected])
Attached: 1 image If you’re into sermons, here is my latest on John 17:20-26 talking about unity rooted in love… https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mDtmL933fZZePE9TKue5O?si=NfYS__BoSLCfbHUnClA_eA
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Wednesday 07:14
The date is 19th of February and is significant for at least 2 reasons:
1) It is the birthday of my San Francisco based pen-pal Susan Carli. We have known each other since I was 15, yet we have yet to meet. I did text her after my midnight.
#PenPal #Birthday
2) 4 years ago today I received a concussion, which led to post concussion syndrome. I still have some of the symptoms, but thankfully not the headaches.
At the time Arianna, my work bosses, and many of my good friends were highly concerned for me as I had to use a lot of medical family leave to get stable.
God has been really good in His healing and guiding.
#Concussion #PostConcussionSyndrome
Current temperature in Lexington, Kentucky is -10°C, feels like -18°C, and snow is continuing to fall.
The #FoodBank is under a slight delay opening, and I shall be leaving for work in about an hour, after my #Coffee and breakfast.
Ruthven the Rav4 will need cleaned of snow with my super-scraper.
#Baltic #Snow #
God's Pantry Food Bank remains in Disaster Relief Mode with all the flooding in Kentucky.
Feeding America and fellow Food Banks have been excellent in stepping up to assist us and our neighbours.
Today is the bid deadline for the 6 truckloads of food that I sent out last week to 10 vendors. I am sure the results are going to be interesting. We normally go with the lowest bid, but there are other factors to consider.
No Church growth group tonight, as the family that hosts us is away this week.
Keep safe and well my friends.
I pray God keeps you safe.
Peter //O\
The date is 19th of February and is significant for at least 2 reasons:
1) It is the birthday of my San Francisco based pen-pal Susan Carli. We have known each other since I was 15, yet we have yet to meet. I did text her after my midnight.
#PenPal #Birthday
2) 4 years ago today I received a concussion, which led to post concussion syndrome. I still have some of the symptoms, but thankfully not the headaches.
At the time Arianna, my work bosses, and many of my good friends were highly concerned for me as I had to use a lot of medical family leave to get stable.
God has been really good in His healing and guiding.
#Concussion #PostConcussionSyndrome
Current temperature in Lexington, Kentucky is -10°C, feels like -18°C, and snow is continuing to fall.
The #FoodBank is under a slight delay opening, and I shall be leaving for work in about an hour, after my #Coffee and breakfast.
Ruthven the Rav4 will need cleaned of snow with my super-scraper.
#Baltic #Snow #
God's Pantry Food Bank remains in Disaster Relief Mode with all the flooding in Kentucky.
Feeding America and fellow Food Banks have been excellent in stepping up to assist us and our neighbours.
Today is the bid deadline for the 6 truckloads of food that I sent out last week to 10 vendors. I am sure the results are going to be interesting. We normally go with the lowest bid, but there are other factors to consider.
No Church growth group tonight, as the family that hosts us is away this week.
Keep safe and well my friends.
I pray God keeps you safe.
Peter //O\
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#BlackFriday #BookSale #BlackFridayBooks #Sale #LivingWithMildBrainInjury #BrainInjury #Concussion #ABI #TBI #PCS #PostConcussionSyndrome
19m
MelisondraI wish people were more understanding toward those who have suffered #TBI and #postconcussionsyndrome related changes. I suffered both due to a vehicle related accident where I was a passenger in 2006. I already had pre-existing #depression + #ptsd in my late teens/early 20's. Oh then I had a bout of COVID and am dealing with #LongCovid related symptoms, largely difficulty breathing with exertion and increased fatigue, plus the possibility of cognitive changes exist there. I function well with certain/specific activities but struggle with others. I know my weaknesses. I am honest about my weaknesses. I've done all the therapies. I am at maximum medical improvement and as close to baseline as possible. I wish folks knew it wasn't my fault..that I didn't ask for this and am trying to get by the same as everyone else. I am just #tired, so very tired.
/end rant
/end rant
Tom Kindlon2/
"While the focus of this article is #longCovid, the recommendations here can help organizations manage the growing number of people with complex #chronicillnesses. These include not only ones associated with long Covid, e.g. #MECFS & #POTS, but also other illnesses that share some symptoms with long Covid e.g. #postconcussionsyndrome , #cancer, & #multiplesclerosis"
@mecfs #MEcfs #CFS #PwME @pots #chronicillness @chronicillness @spoonies #spoonies #spoonie
Ember 🔞 
#introduction
Hi! I'm (probably) Ember (trying it out). I also go by Zemri.
#Agender. They/them and neutral terms only unless otherwise indicated. #masc leaning in physical presentation. Been on T for almost 5 months now. Mostly just goblin mode at all times.
#LateDiagnosed #ADHD (see above about perpetual goblin mode)
#Parent to a wonderful #toddler
Human to two #Bunnies and a senior #RescueDog
(Almost) 10-year Partner to @PurpleStephyr
#pansexual #panromantic. openly flirtatious. Guilty of being horny on main but also use CWs gratuitously.
Night shift #Retirement #Nurse, I talk a lot about #palliativeCare, #death, #DyingWithDignity and #Dementia. Also about how the #Healthcare system in Canada is in shambles.
#Vegetarian, I love to #cook and #bake. We try to #garden and grow our own produce with varying levels of success. Passionate about #EatLocal and #CommunitySupportedAgriculture
I #crochet, hoard yarn, #CrossStitch and try to learn how to #sew on and off.
I love to #ski, #swim, #hike and be #outside
#DungeonsAndDragons and other #TTRPG enjoyer
Other shit that I might post about but isn't worth details being in my intro:
#Cannabis #MentalHealth #Anxiety #PostConcussionSyndrome #VisualSnowSyndrome #CriticalRole #HighRollersDandD #Dimension20 #Fanfiction #AltPop #FolkMusic #AltFolk
Hi! I'm (probably) Ember (trying it out). I also go by Zemri.
#Agender. They/them and neutral terms only unless otherwise indicated. #masc leaning in physical presentation. Been on T for almost 5 months now. Mostly just goblin mode at all times.
#LateDiagnosed #ADHD (see above about perpetual goblin mode)
#Parent to a wonderful #toddler
Human to two #Bunnies and a senior #RescueDog
(Almost) 10-year Partner to @PurpleStephyr
#pansexual #panromantic. openly flirtatious. Guilty of being horny on main but also use CWs gratuitously.
Night shift #Retirement #Nurse, I talk a lot about #palliativeCare, #death, #DyingWithDignity and #Dementia. Also about how the #Healthcare system in Canada is in shambles.
#Vegetarian, I love to #cook and #bake. We try to #garden and grow our own produce with varying levels of success. Passionate about #EatLocal and #CommunitySupportedAgriculture
I #crochet, hoard yarn, #CrossStitch and try to learn how to #sew on and off.
I love to #ski, #swim, #hike and be #outside
#DungeonsAndDragons and other #TTRPG enjoyer
Other shit that I might post about but isn't worth details being in my intro:
#Cannabis #MentalHealth #Anxiety #PostConcussionSyndrome #VisualSnowSyndrome #CriticalRole #HighRollersDandD #Dimension20 #Fanfiction #AltPop #FolkMusic #AltFolk
AddEd Research GroupIndividuals with more #PostConcussionSyndrome symptoms had lower educational attainment and higher frequencies of convictions in this #MentionableMonday article
novatorine 🏴🏳️⚧️I've been extremely interested in #FreeBSD lately, and I kind of want to hack on a kernel that's very easy to build and modify, as well as well documented, without having to work in a VM (I hate VMs), and I also want to learn how to actually mod computer hardware, plus I want a machine that's extremely durable and reliable as a backup and something to take with me on trips or to class, since my workstation laptop is too expensive for that, and I don't care about size or weight since I don't take textbooks with me and keep it in my backpack.
So what did I do?
I found a #ThinkPad T420 with a Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and an discrete GPU for $60 on eBay and got one. (My gf also got one bc she wants to experiment with Arch Linux).
It's... probably a complete waste of money, especially since I'm actually in no condition lately to DO anything with it, but hopefully I'll get back to the point where I can program a little every day again in a few weeks. #postconcussionsyndrome is very up and down, and I just overworked myself way too much recently and that's what's caused this latest setback (I was to the point where I could program for a few hours a day about a week ago, but then I worked 8 hours one day and that sort of sent me on a downward spiral).