Thursday, January 12, 2012

My blog’s name has a whole new meaning

You may have noticed that my daughter Ashley has taken over posting our 100 Days to Disney countdown posts.  What you maybe didn’t know is WHY.

On Saturday, I experienced a major loss of memory, which resulted in a trip to the hospital.  The other week, I posted about some of the changes in my life.  Apparently, all the changes have been a lot more stressful than I was allowing myself to believe.  I went to bed Friday night praying for some sort of relief – and that relief came in the form of amnesia.

Yesterday, I had a visit with a neurologist who diagnosed me with exactly what we already suspected – Transient Global Amnesia.  Here is some of what the Mayo Clinic has to say about this condition:

Transient global amnesia is a sudden, temporary episode of memory loss . . .

During an episode of transient global amnesia, your recall of recent events simply vanishes, so you can't remember where you are or how you got there. You may also draw a blank when asked to remember things that happened a day, a month or even a year ago. With transient global amnesia, you do remember who you are, and recognize the people you know well, but that doesn't make your memory loss less disturbing.

Fortunately, transient global amnesia is rare, seemingly harmless and unlikely to happen again. Episodes are usually short-lived, and afterward your memory is fine.

A common feature of transient global amnesia includes repetitive questioning, usually of the same question — for example, "What am I doing here?" or "How did we get here?"  (mine were “Did I quit my job?”, “When?”, and “Is that a good thing”.  I also asked about my friend Sue repeatedly.)

The underlying cause of transient global amnesia is unknown. There appears to be a link between transient global amnesia and a history of migraines, though the underlying factors that contribute to both conditions aren't fully understood.  (I do suffer from migraines.)

A commonly reported event that may trigger transient global amnesia is acute emotional distress, as might be provoked by bad news, conflict or overwork.  (Oh, yeah – I have some stories I could tell about this – maybe in another post.)

Anyway, that’s probably more than you cared to know -  but it’s where I’ve been.  I have no memory of Saturday, beyond what I’m told.  Today is the first day that I’m finally starting to feel like ME again. 

Now you know what’s really going on – or not going on – in Heidi’s Head. Continued prayers are appreciated, as I need to learn to keep myself from getting to a point of severe stress like I was in last week. 

20 comments:

Chris said...

Wow everything just happens so quickly! I was visiting my family in Nashville for a week with pretty much no computer access and just read about this last nite when We arrived home. What a crazy-scary thing to have happen! I'll be praying for this to *all* be a thing of the past, and for bigger-better things to move into place very soon. I will also pray that your upcoming trip will be the best you've ever had! :) love ya and sure hope you continue feeling better!
Chris Gunn

Sam Kelley said...

Good to see you are feeling better.

Denise Opper said...

Welcome back, Heidi my darling friend. I'm still praying for you and your pwetty wittle head. :) ((HUGS)) Get some rest!!

Joy Stott said...

Regardless - we still love you... :)

Beverly said...

We're glad to have you back. Ashley did a great job in your absence. Such a wonderful young lady.

Tara Bentley said...

So glad to see you back online and moving forward with life. Hugs to you always!

Cnrbryan said...

So glad you are starting to feel like yourself again. It was very scary, as I'm sure it was for you and your sweet family. Continued prayers my dear friend AND I'm super excited Disney is right around the corner, GREAT timing to get away to a place you love!!!
HUGS!

Dawn @ Guiding Light said...

You and your family have been in my prayers. Glad you are feeling better!

Brittiany Sells said...

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear this. It sounds like you were able to get some answers pretty quickly though and seem to have things a bit more under control. So glad you're feeling a bit better. I'll definitely have you in my prayers.

Lori b said...

Continuing to pray. U so dont deserve all the crap you have been getting. Luv and hugs

Angela W. said...

So glad you are feeling better!!!  Disney is going to be such a wonderful treat for you after all you've been through.  Have a blessed time!

Beth Green said...

still praying for you my friend! :)

Ourhomeschoolreviews said...

Hey Heidi.  I hope you are doing better and getting some much needed rest.  Glad to "hear" from you!  :)

Andrea Johnson Beck said...

You remain in my prayers my friend!!! 

Barbara Campbell said...

You know you  are in my prayers!!!  I was hoping you'd be able to forget all the stressful stuff when you headed to Disney but I didn't think you would literally do that.  :)   I am glad you are getting better!!!

Kristi said...

Love you Heidi!!  

You are in good hands, have great angels watching over you and need to know it is okay to step away from the computer, internet and work.   Praying for those memories to return, am thankful that it was not any worse and will continue to lift you and your loved ones up. 

Kristi

Susan Anadale said...

Prayers are with you, dear Heidi and your precious Head. ;)

Mikki said...

Aw. Bless your heart!! Sorry to hear you've had to experience this and will continue to pray for you and your family. Sounds like a much needed trip to Fl is needed.. LOL

socialsavvymom said...

So glad to hear you are doing better! Keeping you in our prayers, have a blast at Disney! :)

Christina Mumpower said...

You have been, and continue to be, in my prayers.  I am very glad to hear you are starting to feel more like yourself. 

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