liz,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

It sounds like you understand your triggers and limitations. Now, your task is to find ways to limits those triggers. People taking and saying too much can be difficult. Maybe you can respond with "Whoa. You are saying so much my injured brain is starting to overload." Turning away from the conversation may be rude but safer than exploding.

Quiet rest is good. Try to find an activity to do that in focused on manual activities. The hands can not work faster than an injured brain in most situations. Read the sticky thread at the top about Vitamins.

You are right in turning down 'normal' things until you have recovered more. Recovery can be a slow process. Being disciplined to avoid triggers and over-stimulation will help you along.

My best to you.