When that person wakes up, do they realize who/where they are right away, or does it take them time? Do they remember stuff llike what happened to get them in that coma or no?
2006-10-16 13:55:44 · 11 answers · asked by K 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Oh sweetie, I've been there twice! Once with my best friend, and with my cousin. The thing is, that it all depends on the severity of the head trauma. If they sustained a concussion of a level 3 or 4, this results in a coma. The brain has to then shut itself down, to actually recuperate. A level 5 is severe head trauma, and brain damage, that is irreversible. This would usually accompany a vegetative state. However, if/when someone comes out of a coma, some do have temporary memory loss, selective and or acute amnesia. There are some coma casualties that will remember certain details, faces, names, identity, dates, etc. However, there are also those who do not. Usually one of the questions to determine a persons brain waves is by asking them questions such as the date, where they are, their name, their date of birth, what they ate that day, how they are feeling, count to 10, count from 10 backwards, etc. If they can do this, then most likely will be able to recall details, and other information within time. Your best bet is to be supportive, understanding, and to try and help them remember little bits at a time, because you do not want to overwhelm them or cause undo anxiety. Perhaps you can use pictures as a basis for bringing back the memory, as this has proven most effective in triggering recollection. If the person do not remember, do not become annoyed, or show your dismay. Simply take your time, talk to them, and eventually they will come around. However, keep in mind that while the person is in the coma, they can still hear you. So talk to them, let them know you are there, and that they are going to be alright. Read them their favorite story, sing them their favorite song, anything that is soothing and relaxing for them. Don't talk negitively either to them, or with others in their presence. Even though they cannot respond, they can hear, and it will register. It's very hard to say other than that, because I don't know all the circumstances involved. However I wish you the best, and hope everything turns out well. Prayers for you and your special someone.
2006-10-16 14:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by safireblu64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was once in a coma for about six days. I was in a full vegatative state, and I was on life support. During the coma, I kind of zoned in and out. I couldn't voluntarily move any muscles or open my eyes or anything. But sometimes I was totally there, like I was just stuck but I could hear, smell, feel, etc. everything going on; I just couldn't open my eyes or anything. Sometimes I was just sleeping, and sometimes I truly was comatose and not at all present or aware. If that helps, that's what it's like to be in a coma.
When I woke up for good, it took me a while to start moving and talkingagain , and I had to stay in the hospital for 3 more days to recover. But I remembered at least the first part of the heat stroke that put me in the coma, and I remembered everyhitng about myself, my life, etc. I know it wasn't a very long coma, but if it's any comfort that's what a coma is like.
2006-10-16 15:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anna H. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, this is all depends on they type of brain injury, and the severity of it.
I had a friend who was in a coma several weeks, he was around 30. He didn't know a soul upon waking, had no idea what happened to him, forgot everything he ever knew.
Then there is my stepson who suffered a traumatic brain injury at ten years old and spent MONTHS in a Coma. When he awoke, he knew everyone, knew he'd had an accident, the only confusion he had, was he thought his younger brother was older than he was.
SO it can vary an awful lot.
A lot of Coma victims however, report that they are aware of surrounding while in Coma, and can hear and recognize familiar voices.
Hope this helps at least a tiny bit!
2006-10-16 13:59:58 · answer #3 · answered by Been there! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, when a person has been in a coma for a while, they're OFTEN disoriented. They do not wake up alert and fine, like they do in the movies. It takes a long time to recover, and the longer the person is in a coma, the longer it will take. Some people have to learn all of their motor skills again, like walking and picking things up. It takes time, so if you know someone like this, don't be afraid if they aren't themselves right away. It's normal for things to progress slowly.
2006-10-16 13:57:59 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in one for a month, full life support. TBI "traumatic brain injury". They will not remember what happened. They won't remember anyone. They have to learn to walk, talk, swallow, & for a while they might do some really off the wall stuff. Be careful because people who awake from comas are very violent. Restaints will be used. Try to talk to the patient & massage. Depending on the injury has alot to do with recovery. Get ready because if this is a loved one you are in for one of the toughest times of your life. Alot changes.
2006-10-16 14:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by blah b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends. Was it a medically induced coma to help adjust to a trauma? It will probably take some time for this person to remember. Memory comes back a little at a time, and the doctors can ween patient off medically induced coma gradually
2016-05-22 07:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend who said that it's a gradual process. He was in a coma for a month. He said you don't just snap out of it and wonder "What happened." He was in a car accident and he doesn't remember any of the events leading up to it.
2006-10-16 14:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by spackler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right now my husbands cousin is in a coma. its been about two months I think. as far as I know its how much damage has been caused to the brain. that all depends on what they will remember and how long it will take. I don't think its on how long it takes them to wake up, just how much damage has been done. for whatever reason I hope all is well and good luck to you
2006-10-16 13:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by princess011181 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i spent 28 days in a coma u have some knowledge of what has happen but it's pretty scrambled. takes, a little time to readjust, a tumor put me in a coma so yes i remember, GOOD LUCK IT IS ROUGH.
2006-10-16 14:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people coming out of a coma typically do not remember anything & disorietation is common, some people never remember things before the coma
2006-10-16 14:00:00 · answer #10 · answered by Doni 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋