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Originally Posted by Klaus
I've never had the problem that I physically can't watch TV (though this has been the case with very stimulating TV like action films or dance music videos), however I did recognise that there was a point during my recovery during which TV was overtaxing my brain, making me feel foggy and light headed, so was bad for me and was preventing me from healing.
To me it sounds like you've got a similar problem, but more extreme.
I spent about 2 months watching very minimal TV, maybe 2 hours a week of programmes that I really liked and were chilled out (a nature programme and a history documentary).
During that time I could not read books either, for a simlar reason. I got by through listening to audiobooks, and by going for short, peaceful walks in a park.
It was very boring but it seemed to do my brain a lot of good. I'd just stop trying to watch TV for a while if I were you. Audiobooks are a lot easier on the brain and you get through them suprisingly quickly. You can get them off iTunes if you use it.
All the best.
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Thanks...I just tried the Audiobook thing. I downloaded an app on my smart phone that has like 3800 audio books. Well..I tried a couple different books but had a hard time following along in the beginning. Too many description words??? Also there is people here at the house and they are making too much noise. I'm gonna try again later tonight when I feel up to looking for some headphones.
How far were you in to your recovery when the "overtaxing" thing started??
Yeah I should just stop trying...I try like once every week that passes and it's discouraging every time. Its just so frustrating that I'm still this sensitive after 7 months. Every month that passes without improvement just brings more anxiety.
There's a part of me that wants to continue to try, little by little because I've heard talk about the brain needing to create new pathways and such. So...I sometimes think that trying to push my brain a little is beneficial.
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Originally Posted by Klaus
I would have replied to your thread about video games making your head foggy except it was probably during the months when I wasn't using the computer because it was making my head foggy  |
LOL, it's cool bro!! Yeah...I find that browsing from my phone is a lot easier on my brain. I completely gave up on video games in November.
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Originally Posted by EsthersDoll
Maybe your brain is having a difficult time processing the information you're getting from the TV which is why the same thing happens when you fill out paperwork.
Are you trying to watch really slow TV shows that seemed boring to you before the injury?
When I started watching TV I could only watch really light and fluffy shows on HGTV.
I can't watch a lot of TV without overstimulating my brain either. But I don't think I miss TV as much as you do, or maybe I'd be more upset about it.
I've taken up a sewing project to keep me occupied. And I do crossword puzzles. And I practice simple math. Maybe you could try one of those things to try to eradicate the boredom?
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Hi again
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I've tried all types of different shows. One thing I noticed, if I hook my TV up to my laptop and stream TV shows from the internet...I could watch more. I guess because the quality is so low?? I don't know.
When did you start watching TV again?
...and I miss TV!!! Yes, I do. My favorite show is King of Queens...it's been off the air for awhile but that show always gives me a laugh!! I miss a lot of things. The only thing I can do is lay in bed, do light house work, go for short walks, light internet browsing from my phone and small talk with the family. Yes, it's freakin' boring...I know it's what I need to do in order to heal my brain...It's just...like I said, frustrating that it's been so long without an improvement.
I don't know how to sew...I never had anyone to show me how to do it...and I'm not so sure my brain could handle learning a new skill right now??? Doing math is way out of the question lol..I was horrible at math before the injury and I'm even worse now. I'll try some crossword puzzles, thanks for the suggestions EsthersDoll
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I feel like vegging around at the house kinda makes me worse at times? I'll try to explain...like my social/people skills are diminishing due to not being in contact with hardly anyone. Also my brain isn't being stimulated by much to retrain it and create new pathways because if I do ANYTHING my brain gets overtaxed super fast.
Still waiting for that magic brain injury pill...