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Hi! I am so happy I found this..
My oldest sister is 35 and she suffered a brain aneurism 3 years ago,it was bad, she almost died. For days she was in coma. She got like 3 surgeries in her head and lots of things done.. We suffered a lot to see her in that condition but after like 3 months she woke up from the coma and thanks God know she is safe and sound. Know the problem is that, that happened 3 years ago! She was a super active, hardworker, happy person and know she won't do NOTHING to recover herself. She is like depressed, she won't do therapy at all, she is mad all the time, she just want to be watching tv or cleaning, she cries super easily and she is just mentally block. We talk with her all the time and she just doesn't care and my question is.. is this happening because she just don't want to get out of her comfort zone(because obviously we provide everything for her) or it is normal and will she eventually become the person she was before? Also how can I help her because she has a daughter that suffering a lot seeing her mom like this. Please, help me!
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Hi, I see ur reply above and am curious how ur aneurysm was discovered? Did u have symptoms? I think u r brave to have it fixed. Did u need the open skull or were they able to fill with coils or another medium. I am happy for you that u r doing well.
Do u have bad headaches now? If you don't mind answering I would appreciate it. My last question is where was the aneurysm located and how big? Thank you. Nicky
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I just had surgery for an unruptured aneurysm a month ago.  I had a few complications but feel very blessed it was found before rupturing.  Recovery can be slow even for an unruptured aneurysm.  Your sister had a traumatic brain injury.  Symptoms can take months to years to resolve.

I, too, would suggest a support group.  Ask your surgeon.  I'm sure he knows of some and may run some himself.

Also check bafound.org.  it's a very reputable forum.  Since she is depressed and doesn't want to go out, this may be a good start for her.  Many have residual effects from either a rupture or surgery or both.
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Hi. What a situation! I feel for u all, esp her daughter. How old is the girl? Wondering if she is old enuf to understand what has happened.  Do u think the hospital where she had surgery has a "group" u could maybe convince her to go and of course go with her. I am in Massachusetts and Mass Gen Hosp has such a group. U could call Mass General and ask if there is a similar group where u live.
She may continue to improve. Did her doc tell u what to expect.? How far she could recover? I would call her surgeon and ask for advise. Keep calling if they  don't get back to u.
I am 68...found out I have several cerebral aneurisms 15+ years ago. I had planned on surgery but during. Pre op angiogram they cut an artery (oops!) and that put a delay period in place and then I became anxious about post op
Possibilities and here I am, so far so good BUT knowing I could rupture like your sis ( is that what happened to her?)  is on my mind, of course. I am sure it was terrifying to live thru those months of her coma and complications..she likely is haunted by those memories as well. And there must be memories she can't speak of...that's why perhaps a group of people with similar probs would be helpful. God bless you all. You are a wonderful sister. Nicky
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