Monday, March 29, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Many people have asked me, “What’s it like being in a coma?”
I have zero memory of my experience in this state, but the following article is very informative. Read it for a better understanding: “Facts About the Vegetative and Minimally Conscious States After Severe Brain Injury”
I learned two things:
1. The state of complete unconsciousness with no eye opening is called coma (I was in this state for about one month).
2. The state of complete unconsciousness with some eye opening and periods of wakefulness and sleep is called the vegetative state (I was in this state for another few weeks? Not sure exactly but something like that).
Twenty to 40% of persons with injuries this severe do not survive. Wow, statistics like this one really hit me hard, as it’s a reminder of how lucky I am (gulp!).
I learned two things:
1. The state of complete unconsciousness with no eye opening is called coma (I was in this state for about one month).
2. The state of complete unconsciousness with some eye opening and periods of wakefulness and sleep is called the vegetative state (I was in this state for another few weeks? Not sure exactly but something like that).
Twenty to 40% of persons with injuries this severe do not survive. Wow, statistics like this one really hit me hard, as it’s a reminder of how lucky I am (gulp!).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Check me out at The King's English Bookshop!
I am slated to be a part of the Local Author Showcase at The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, April 6th at 6:30. It is a reading and signing/discussion. There are about 5 authors total participating.
The King's English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Tel: (801) 484-9100
I'll be selling copies and I don't know what else! PLEASE COME! Please?
Check out The King's English right HERE
The King's English Bookshop
1511 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Tel: (801) 484-9100
I'll be selling copies and I don't know what else! PLEASE COME! Please?
Check out The King's English right HERE
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