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Old 04-11-2012, 11:54 PM
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Wow, someone who can relate. Wait...that's not cool, because overstimulation SUCKS!!! It's the number one reason I'm unable to work right now. I'm sorry you struggle(d) with the same thing and I feel your pain. I like the program, I like the staff, I like the people who are in it. They are all so awesome and positive. I just don't like how easily my brain shuts down...it's embarrassing. Especially when I'm the only one who needs to walk out of the room every 10-15 minutes. Not just embarrassing, it's frustrating, too. I'm just trying to get better...I'm trying to take in what they are teaching me and it's just so hard to do when your brain shuts down and everything is a blur.

Thank you for your kind words and support. You, are awesome.



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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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