Hi and welcome, glad you are "Keeping my head high".

I can relate. Like you, my TBI went along with a skull fracture, and also included craniotomy surgery and an extended hospital stay. October 2012 probably seems like a long time ago, but as TBIs go yours is relatively recent. All brain injuries are different and they heal on their own schedule.

Your mood swings are not uncommon. At the 3-4 month markers on my journey I would start crying for no particular reason. I had similar anxiety and memory problems. These mostly resolved somewhere around the 5 month point for me, although I still have some anxiety challenges 2 years + after my TBI.

I’d suggest you have a neuropsychological assessment from a clinical neuropsychologist. They can pinpoint specific deficit areas and recommend therapies. I benefited greatly from therapy sessions with speech and occupational therapists. You mention not “putting your life on hold”, but as it relates to your academic efforts that may be the most effective thing to do.

Thanks for sharing your story with us. Best to you as you recover, come back often and let us know how you are doing.