Tips and Tales with Tawnie the Neuro Mermaid

7 years ago I had a ruptured Brain aneurysm on 5/5 drs misdiagnosed me so I went bleeding in my brain for a week until the 12th when I had a coil procedure. On a scan we found a new aneurysm so on 6/12 (wild the synchronicity) I will have another brain surgery. After my first surgery the CPTSD I have managing my anxiety through this all I'm actually proud of my growth. The years of retraining my brain with meditation, breath work, podcasts, binaural beats, somatic dancing, tapping all of this DOES WORK it's not just hippie woo woo so I'm sharing my story. I hope no one else has similar battles but I bet some of these feelings or thoughts can help you feel not alone and give you some relief that we can get better.

This week and I had a really bad migraine so I had to listen to my body and manage my anxiety all knowing that I have another aneurysm when seven years ago my brain aneurysm did rupture. Brain surgery #2 to coil "Arnold"

There's no guides or rules on how to handle healing from anything... so this time around I'm using what I've learned. Saving the positive & motivational for when I need pick me ups. Timer or shorter time blocks of answering messages, comments, consuming content. Reminding myself there is no right or wrong. There is no timeline. Follow along ask questions https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid

I know these are just thoughts & emotions that are healthy, necessary, & just a part of the process. Doesn't mean I have to like it and I just wish I had a better vocabulary & was better at expressing. I see my progress though I use to just ignore & shove things into a box to not even feel anything. Just move on instead of through it. So I appreciate everyone who is helping me evolve. Finding out your fears were correct, coils are slipping & a new aneurysm. But I always knew another brain surgery would happen so I glad we get to have it before it's an emergency.

I've been learning to feel the feelings recognize why I'm feeling that way and try to problem solve to get myself back to the good vibes and good times. With a second brain surgery in just a couple weeks I'm really focusing on my mindset. Here's a glimpse into today. Https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid

Luckily, I had my brain surgery here seven years ago they did a coil but because I was misdiagnosed for so long they weren't able to put a stent in so I've been walking around with have done brain surgery. We're going to finally finish it up and I'm taking you guys along on the journey. Super grateful to the Cleveland clinic to Dr. Brain and all the staff. Follow along https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid

It's super scary having to wait and not know if you can have your procedure with the doctor. You want to have it at the place you want to have it. Good news to report all of your prayers & good vibes I am covered & in network. Connect with me https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid

At 28 I have an aneurysm rupture they missed diagnosed me with a migraine, and I went to seven days hemorrhaging in my brain. This time we know about the aneurysm so I want to take care of it before it's an emergency. Follow along as I update and ask questions https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid

5/17/2023 was able to see my neurosurgeon at the Cleveland clinic. Here's the update. Follow along ask anything let's raise some awareness https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid

All morning I was dealing with the most anxiety I've had since the news. I knew this was going to happen, and then prepare a Family, Patrick, and everybody. But I refuse to let my anxiety or my aneurysm name, Arnold take the driver seat. They are a passenger and not for long. I do have anonymous questions you can ask or comment. Just keep swimming https://msha.ke/tawniethemermaid