Yeah, Mark, I thought about that contra-coup since your brain rattles back and forth with a good whack. All those ridges inside. On the other hand, I have to think that with bruising and swelling on the interior, other structures would possibly get squeezed.

None of my doctors thought I have had language problems because I remained fairly fluent, but I certainly noticed the word stickiness, hunting for words which seemed similar to a 74 year old friend of mine, but not what I used to have at 50 years.

Re: brain damaged inmates, yes, we have known about the high incidence for years. I think the stats do say around 60%. Unfortunately we psychologists are so overloaded on caseload it is difficult to get the proper evaluations done for everyone, and I was in a specialized treatment program (professionally.) I don't know what the stats are for the psych program, but 60% for CA Dept of Corrections is right on. You know your stuff.

Thanks for writing. I was on a month hiatus after I first posted and you asked if I had a concussion - had trouble navigating the forum.

Getting acclimitized!! I am thinking about your insomnia but can't comment yet.

Cheers,