1. My journey through a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage…
Aneurysm, Truth and Me !
My journey through a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage…
By Kanta Sandhu

2. My Brain Injury I had a Subarachnoid Haemorrhage / Aneurysm
Right MCA Bifurcation / Middle Cerebral Artery /
One of the three major arteries that supply blood to the cerebrum

3. My Signs and Symptoms: Admitted to hospital Nausea Being sick
Headache (throbbing, explosive)
High blood pressure
Visited GP
Admitted to hospital

4. From the Travelodge…
…to the Ritz

5. Diagnosis Lumbar Puncture MRI Scan Angiogram Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
CT Scan
Lumbar Puncture
MRI Scan
Angiogram
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

6. Fight or Flight?
WHAT !!!
WHY !!!
HOW !!!

7. My Night of Union
Surrender

8. My 3 R’s
RECOVERY
REHAB
REUNION

9. Hello I’m still here!
I need help! Who am I?
Is there anybody out there???
The Reach Approach – continuing to hold my hand and heart

10. Reach – human connection, listening to my world
Reach – human connection, listening to my world. The Story of Health and giving me insight and purpose !
Headway – Cognitive Rehab / Art. Awareness and acceptance of my condition.

11. REUNION A beginner’s mind.
My journey of returning to the source of Truth, Gratitude and Me !

12. Acceptance & Gratitude (what I have gained)
‘The wound is the place where the light enters you.’ Rumi
‘Be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.’
- Maya Angelou
Music – A Song for Everyone – Shanker. Here Comes the Sun – George Harrison