Hey Lucy,

It is true that high IQ folks are the most aware of and dismayed by a TBIs errosion of their intellectual abilities. High IQ folks are also the most likely not to be diagnosed or to be flubbed off with "You're still smarter than most people - so what's the big deal."

I was high functioning to the point of scarey before my "accident." I struggle not to cry everytime I think of what some loser drunk driver stole from me. I weep not only for losing what I already had, but for all of my potential. I HATE my stupid new brain, but for the sake of my daughter, I'm trying to "move on." Still, notwithstanding the kid, if I ever think a TV sitcom is funny(30 Rock, excepted), I will kill my new (but not improved) self.