'I woke up and had forgotten 20 years - I couldn't remember my kids' birthdays'
My seizures continued while on life support, so I was transferred to Royal London Hospital for specialist help.
Though I knew I had children I loved and recognised, I couldn’t remember giving birth, their birthdays, first days at school, their likes or dislikes. I felt helpless – and confused when family commented that I was more short-tempered than before, which was a side effect of my brain injury.Sometimes a photo would ignite a flashback, but more often it was as if I’d not been there., and was horrified to learn about 9/11 and the 7/7 bombings. It was frightening to find out about world-changing events I couldn’t recall.
I’ve waved goodbye to my driving licence for two years, and am unable to cook alone in case I have a fit.
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