I understand that it can be more difficult to heal the older one is and that yes, with multiple injuries there is a greater risk for things being permanent.

But I would never accept a doctor telling me basically to live with it. I know that the brain is a magnificent organ that we do not fully understand. And they are constantly learning things about it. That they have now discovered that healthy areas of the brain can and will learn tasks previously assigned to now damaged areas.

I have had my injury for two years now. I have not had the miraculous wake up one day and be fine recovery I stubbornly wished for. It has been slow. And I have had huge set backs. But I have made improvements. I understand myself and my injuries more now and have the tools to help me compensate. My prognosis is very good compared to many. I am grateful for that. Yet I still have people telling me to accept the new me and lower my expectations.

FORGET IT! They cant tell me what I'm gonna be like 5 years from now. They dont know. And neither do I. And neither do you. Keep working at it. Keep hoping. Attitude is so HUGE with a brain injury. Believe in yourself, even if no one else does.

Do you see a speech pathologist for your stuttering and things? It made a world of difference to me. I have not stuttered in 6 months.

I too have severe sound and light sensitivity. I go no where without my trusty sunglasses. And have a couple of different pairs to ensure the right lens for the right job! I you think you might be working harder to process with them on in the house, find a really light pair, almost clear, but that just takes the glare down. Or a yellow or brown lens that keeps things bright enough for your vision to be better.

I also take 5 to 10 minute breaks every hour to sit, close my eyes and do nothing. It recharges me to help manage my fatigue, but also rests my eyes just a bit to keep them from fatiguing as well.

Best of luck to you. I know how hard this is. I struggle everyday. We all do. But don't give up on yourself. Your brain, and you, will surprise you.