Birdmom,

Sorry to hear of your struggles.

The first thing you should do is look at a web site called http://tbilaw.com/

You need to be very careful about doctors. If one puts the wrong diagnosis or other misguided comment in your medical record, it can hurt your long term financial condition.

Next, you need to read up on Post Concussion Syndrome. There is a very good TBI Survial Guide written by Dr Glen Johnson. It has a bad link so you have to post your email address so I can send you a copy of it as an attachment. Use "AT" instead of @ to avoid email collecting bots. I will reply right away. You can edit you email address as soon as I send the file.

The behavioral explosion is common. Dr Johnson will address it. I need to be quick to turn and walk away from confrontation or other stresses or I will explode too.

Regarding Starbucks, you should limit your caffeine intake to one serving a day. It is counter to your brain recovering.

You probably should be seen by a doctor but you need to find a specialist who understands mTBI. (mild Traumatic Brain Injury) Your post traumatic amnesia (PTA) is an indicator of a serious insult to your brain. A good way to find someone who understands mTBI is to contact a Rehab Hospital/Clinic. Ask for a referral to a neurologist who understands concussions.

UNC Chapel Hill has some good people. There are others but you do not mention your local area.

You might consider getting a neuro-psychological assessment. But,,, Not until you have read TBI Law and been given good counsel. The wrong Neuro-psych can be a disaster.

At you age, recover is much more of a struggle. Grandparents' brain do not heal well compar3ed to younger brains. Been there, doing that.

Let us know how you are doing.

There is plenty of help and others in the same predicament.

I almost forgot. At your age, you are likely low on progesterone. It is helpful for brain healing. You likely need more progesterone. It is applied as a skin cream. I am not talking about brand name synthetic "progesterone like" hormones. Use bio-identical progesterone. Google progesterone and brain injury and you should find some good information. Womens International Pharmacy is a good source. http://www.womensinternational.com/ They even have a form for finding a good doctor in your area. It can help with your behavioral issues too. My wife uses it and I got my bride back when she started it.

My best to you.