Thread: Are the people with cognitive and overstimulation issues screwed for life?
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Old 01-06-2013, 01:44 AM
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Mark, I could live without going to the club, casino, the strip and Fremont St Experience but I can't live without TV, video games and the other stuff my brain can't handle, like reading, music and more. My brain can't follow along with audio books. I've tried that many times before and I had to keep rewinding to understand what they said, or my brain doesn't retain anything from the previous chapters and I get lost. It just feels like I can't do anything to enjoy life.

The only real enjoyment I get out of life is hanging with my son. That can become too much for me, too. Last few days have been hell taking care of him.

Still lookin for a hobby that is fun and easy on my brain. I'm thinking about learning recipes and becoming a cook.

I plan on moving out of Vegas soon. Money is real tight and my family is worried about me moving away from them with the problems that I have.

BTW, Tara is due in May for our 2nd child.

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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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