On October 3rd, 2018, I was admitted to the hospital with a severe headache. The emergency room doctors thought it was a migraine and sent me home with pain medication. However, my condition did not improve, and I went back to the hospital the next day.

After more tests, I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm that had ruptured. The next thing I knew, I was in a coma.

The Start of My Coma

When I woke up from my coma several weeks later, I was confused and disoriented. I had no idea where I was or what had happened to me. It took some time for the doctors and nurses to explain my situation to me.

They told me that I had been placed in a medically induced coma to help my brain recover from the trauma of the aneurysm rupture and subsequent surgery.

The Experience of Being in a Coma

Being in a coma was a strange experience. I don’t remember anything from the time I was unconscious, but I do remember waking up feeling like I had been asleep for a very long time.

It was disorienting to find out that so much time had passed and that my loved ones had been so worried about me.

During my time in a coma, I wasn’t aware of anything that was happening around me. It was like being in a dreamless sleep.

The only thing that was different was that I was hooked up to machines and monitors, and there were people coming in and out of my room all the time.

One of the strangest things about being in a coma was the effect it had on my sense of time. When I woke up, I felt like I had been asleep for a few hours, but in reality, it had been several weeks.

The concept of time had no meaning to me while I was unconscious.

The Recovery Process

After waking up from my coma, my recovery process began. It was a long and difficult road, but with the help of my doctors, therapists, and loved ones, I was able to regain my strength and start to rebuild my life.

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The first few weeks after waking up were especially challenging. I had lost a lot of muscle mass and had to re-learn how to do things as simple as walking and sitting up.

I also had difficulty with my memory and had trouble remembering things that had happened before my coma.

As I progressed in my recovery, some things got easier, and some things got harder. I started to remember more of my life before the coma, but at the same time, I was dealing with the emotional toll of what had happened to me.

It was hard to come to terms with the fact that my life had been turned upside down so suddenly.

The Support of My Loved Ones

One of the things that helped me the most during my coma and recovery was the support of my loved ones. My family and friends visited me in the hospital every day, and they were there to help me get through the difficult times.

My husband was especially supportive. He stayed by my side throughout the entire ordeal, taking care of me and making sure that I was getting the best possible care. He was my rock during a time when everything else was uncertain and confusing.

The Long-Term Effects of My Coma

The effects of my coma are still with me today. While I have made a lot of progress in my recovery, there are still some things that are difficult for me.

For example, I still struggle with short-term memory loss and have trouble remembering things that happened recently.

Another long-term effect of my coma is fatigue. While I used to be very active before my aneurysm rupture, now I get tired very easily and need to rest frequently.

Conclusion

My coma experience was a frightening and life-changing event. It was a difficult journey, but I am grateful to have made it through with the help of my loved ones and medical professionals.

Now, I use my experience to help others who are going through similar situations. I share my story to offer hope and support to those who may be struggling with their own health challenges.