MWS,

What you are experiencing is quite common. You need to find some kind of support structure. You need rest to let your brain heal. A difficult situation with toddlers. It would also help to get an exam of your spine, including your neck. Some of your symptoms are more related to a neck injury than a head injury.

It will help to get some ear plugs, I like the yellow foam cylinders, to help reduce noise clutter. Watching TV or doing computer work may be easier with head phones to block out ambient sounds. Try muting the TV to see if you can read the closed captioning. Limiting the different sensory inputs so your brain can focus on a narrower range of sensations can be a big help. I use head phones to watch TV. Otherwise, the ambient noise overwhelms me with too much sound and I can not follow the dialogue coming from the TV.

Knowing to be aware of these issues can help you manage your day and environment. It takes discipline but it is worth it.

My best to you.