Warning Graphic Slideshow of MVD (Micro-Vascular Decompression Surgery) which I underwent in 2006 to stop the monster 
known as TN (trigeminal neuralgia)
I saw this sideshow tonight on a online TN support and realized that I just can’t forget the significance of what I endured as far as the pain from the “Monster *TN*” and the gravity of the 5 1/2 hr brain surgery I went through to stop the pain.
There are plenty of people who suffer with this terrible pain today. My heart, my prayers go out to them and their families. Some are afraid to endure major brain surgery, others have had this procedure or others and have either not had success or did for a time and then the monster returned. Still others have found other ways to try and keep their TN at bay
Trigeminal Neuralgia is rare. But this diagnosis is associated with suicide more than any other diagnosis. Just want you to stop and say a prayer. Thank-you
And here is a video that a couple entered in the Neuro Film Festival
And another really informative video about Trigeminal Neuralgia
I am so happy that you have found relief, at last. In July of 2009, my 33 yr. old brother Tommy shot and killed himself because of the pain associated with TN as well as Cluster Headaches, nicknamed Suicide Headaches. I, too, am trying to educate people about this horrid disease and its link to suicide. Keep writing and talking because it will save lives.