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A classmate pranked her by pulling the chair from underneath her. 12 years later, and she’s still dealing with the aftermath
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- In 2014, Hannah Lee suffered a traumatic brain injury after a schoolmate pulled a chair from under her, causing her to hit her head on the chair and cement, leading to lasting medical issues twelve years later.
- Lee was diagnosed with dyssynergia, causing severe bowel movement difficulties, and retrograde amnesia, resulting in loss of memories prior to the injury at age twelve.
- She also experienced vision problems, including double vision and a lazy eye requiring prism glasses, as well as 60% hearing loss in both ears, which was only discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The injury led to mental health challenges, including anxiety and fears of chairs, stairs, and driving, along with significant impacts on her education due to memory loss and relearning English skills.
- Despite ongoing headaches and migraines, Lee has found medication to manage her symptoms and cautions others against pulling pranks that could cause serious harm.
