life since TBi continues to be up and down... Brain Injury program director said this is what he's seen in the years he's worked w/ people with brain injury--severe, moderate, mild-- some have made great progress esp. w/ support, assistive devices and technology but still go thru good & bad times from affects of TBi...

Jon said the most common is short term memory .
I shared fears about cooking, using stove after burning things when I walked away & "forgot" what I was doing, creating another issue: safety. Prefer use microwave also because of fatigue; I can barely stand long enough to heat food.

I'd hoped supplements would've helped more; been using Methyl B12 which has helped (got me up & out of bed) but still drag thru day.
Ongoing sleep problems, which melatonin or prescription meds , hasn't helped much; sleep a bit but wake unrefreshed.

I feel this is a contributor to depression that's hitting hard again.
but other situations in my Life also exacerbators .... affects of the affects of prior cognitive dysfunction, w/ managing finances, bills, etc.
and medical issues that may or may not be connected to brain injury-- chronic pain , neuro problems, & more....much more....

Focus again placed on my "disabilities" w/ another intensive interview yesterday-- w/ nurse from another agency --last phases of assessment for Brain Injury program. These interviews/ questions make me feel worse, focusing on Negatives.... to access support. I wish I didn't "need"..

Jon feels I will qualify for program. My Hx of TBi spans 12 years now.
Last injury 7 mths ago exaccerbated all. problems resulting may be helped by program but it's not a fix all... services are good, but limited. more services for those w/ severe TBi, but Jon agrees that mild TBI very challenging. Good to have someone who understands as advocate, offering support & more.

Hope all are progressing, finding ways to deal w/ Life after TBi...