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May 18, 2016, 10:27 AM
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I probably should put this in the spiritual section, but since I mostly hang out in here...here it is:
My 28 year old daughter was having headaches and went to the GP for some meds. They did a routine MRI and found a "small thing" on her brain. She is being referred to a neurologist. The doctor's office seems a little casual about this. They are going to call my daughter with the name and phone of the neurologist and she has to make the appointment. I am hoping it is a good sign that they are pretty laid back about it. I had a friend tell me she herself has a cyst in her brain and another tell me her niece has a "fatty tumor" in her brain which is harmless. But of course I am flipped out. My anxiety is through the roof. I am doing a lot of CBT to stay calm for my daughter. Any prayers or good thoughts are so appreciated. 
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May 18, 2016, 10:48 AM
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Prayers to you and your family HUGS
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May 18, 2016, 12:07 PM
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Sorry to hear that
 I hope it's nothing serious. 
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May 18, 2016, 12:19 PM
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Sending good vibes your way!!!
 
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May 18, 2016, 12:19 PM
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My "prayer" is not typical but I believe God listens or is influenced (rather) by our thoughts. That's how I'll pray for her. God willing, it will all be fine. Stay strong.
 If it's small, it's probably benign or they'll be on time.  I didn't know there was a spiritual section. That's nice. Where is it?
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May 18, 2016, 01:13 PM
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prayers...
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May 18, 2016, 01:48 PM
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hopefully its nothing serious, *hugs*
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May 26, 2016, 03:57 AM
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Any news?
I hope all is well.
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May 26, 2016, 06:34 AM
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My prayers for your daughter and your family. I hope work's not too stressful for her during this wait.
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May 26, 2016, 08:11 AM
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The good news is there are no tumors or aneurysms. The bad news is that she has some atrophy of her brain. We see a neurologist on June 2nd.
A good doctor friend of ours says this atrophy could have been "over read" by a zealous radiologist. Another person said she could just have a smaller brain size than some. We've heard everything! Our daughter is having no neurological symptoms so we are hoping for the best. She is perfectly normal cognition wise and had her last day of teaching for the year yesterday. Thank you for your continued support. I am of course very flipped out but am trying to hang in there for her sake. CBT is helping some, but.....
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May 26, 2016, 08:33 AM
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Wow, what a confusing and stressful thing for your family to go through. My heart goes out to you.
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May 26, 2016, 09:03 AM
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Thank you Blaire, and to everyone who took some time out for good wishes and/ or prayers. I really am just so anxious, I feel overwhelmed. My daughter is calm and fine...I wish I could emulate her more.
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May 26, 2016, 09:12 AM
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As far as brain size is concerned, that some or areas are smaller or less myelinated (less white matter) could be something neurodevelopmental seen in people at risk for psychosis. But there are quite some conflicting studies so it's really hard to tell whether it is indeed as that one person (also a neurologist?) said: nothing to worry about (it doesn't mean that she actually will get a psychosis, risk is just that and since there are quite some conflicting studies it is probably quite a low risk). Just a possible explanation. But it could be something else. All you can do is wait, for now. Don't let any possibilities confuse and overwhelm you. I'm sure they'll find out. I'm glad she's doing fine. Maybe you can try meditation/mindfulness. Some exercises. I'm sure you could find some on the Internet. I wish you all the best.
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Mania kills cells. Brain cells die. Memories become more reduced conceptually, making more efficient use of limited means. Memories shape our reality. Our memories are more or less split in two by abstractions, conceptual reductions. Mood states with memories, concepts, attached. Memories of pain and those of joy. It causes instability, changeability. Fearing that will leave an emptiness between pain and joy and a greater divide. See Me, Feel Me, Touch Me, Heal Me. |
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