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Old 10-16-2012, 05:20 PM
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The others have given you some great ideas. The YouTube series starts at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Xso...ature=youtu.be

Share it with your friends. If you can, invite them over one at a time or maybe two at a time if they are not prone to be too talkative.

It sounds like you may have not taken enough continuous days of quiet rest. The key is linking as many symptoms free days together as possible. The brain heals best with continuous days. Just because you feel good after a day of quiet rest, it does not mean you are ready for activity the next day. That next day can undo the good from the quiet rest day.

It helps to learn to recognize the very early symptoms of brain strain. The slightest sense of bleary eyed or struggle to understand is a signal to remove yourself to a quiet area. It can be as simple as asking someone to repeat what they said. If you did not understand the comment the first time, it was more likely your brain's struggle than your hearing.

For me, I do best with other sounds and voices completely eliminated. Turn of the TV, stereo, and have the other stop talking. Only one voice at a time and that voice should be looking at you so you can see their lips.

With some understanding friends, you can have a quiet social life until you can tolerate more.

My best to you.
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