I have the same issue. My family is understanding (most of the time) they talk slower to me (helps a lot!) And wait patiently for me to talk. When I get all mixed up and don't know what to say they don't laugh and they wait. It helps that my mom works in the neurological unit at kessler rehab she understands what a comcussion really is and even if its small how much it can mess you up. I've stopped hanging out with friends and don't do groups. If someone goes to talk to me with the tv or music on I tell them to wait, turn it off then devot all my attention to them if I dnt I don't understand them nd can't process it.

My boyfriend and I recently met one of our neighbors and went to their house the other night. Our neighbor asked me why I was so nervous I just laughed and said oh I'm not. I later asked my bf if I seemed nervous h said yeah you just stood away quietly didn't talk much. He's right! I didn't even really notice but I do pull my self away from people I don't talk much anymore especially around others because I don't make sense and sound dumb. Its just I have so much trouble speaking I don't want others to laugh or whatever. I keep quiet and to myself around people I don't know and no longer go around groups.

I was a very friendly talkative person who could make friend with eveyone. Now I'm quiet and content with the about 5 people in my life my family, boyfriend, and best friend who has also had a tbi.