Good morning,
Jamie.
Jamie.
Right now
Dr. Park left a note after yesterday's visit
"mild improvement in executive function, continued post-traumatic amnesia"
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Week-18 fatigue thread
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"You've checked in 17 of the last 21 days.
That consistency is part of his healing."
That consistency is part of his healing."
What did they
actually mean?
actually mean?
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New · Dr. Park · 2h ago
"mild improvement in executive function, continued post-traumatic amnesia"
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post-traumatic amnesia
executive function
diffuse axonal injury
GCS 14
cognitive fatigue
In plain language
18 weeks. Progress lives in the details.
Recovery isn't linear — but things are trending upwards.
David's recovery arc
Weeks 1–18
Wk 18 of 52
Week 12 was the turn. David formed full sentences unprompted. You logged it at 7am. You were the first to know.
Next appointment
5
days
Dr. Park — Neurology
Tue, Mar 24 · 2:00 PM
Prep questions
What does "continued PTA" mean for David's daily routine?
What milestone should we watch for next?
Your observations
Each dot is a day you checked in. Your words, made visible.
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quiet
good day
hard day
You've shown up 18 of the last 21 days. Tuesdays tend to run harder — usually after a full weekend.
You're not alone
in this.
in this.
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