Let's Start a new, fun, highly interesting thread
 

:rolleyes: This was sent to me by some Vancouver friends, and it's been fun to take this RightBrain/LeftBrain Test online (easy) & discussing our results, and those of one's children. This is really fun & interesting to share results!

I'm quite surprised at my results, at my age now, and at this age-stage of my injury-&-healing. I'd always been a 'right-brained' person, since university. Now, however, post-tbi/pcs, it seems that I am "58% LEFT brained dominant, and 42% Right brained!!
Wow! :eek: I've perhaps grown, of necessity to become more LEFT brain dominant? I find this highly interesting for me to reflect upon. Apparently indeed I am truly NOT the same person I was pre-injury; and in this long journey of healing, I've let go some 'strength' and 'built mental muscle' in seeming others.

So, I propose that we take the test, save it as a doc. on your computer, and enjoy a lively & fun discussion over our results, and how we "see ouselves" pre-injury and then "now"!

Best regards,

Theta :o

From the Art Institute of Vancouver:
http://www.wherecreativitygoestoscho...ht/rb_test.htm

Very Interesting.

Sadly, I never took one of these before my injury in June 2010, however, I was always considered a Right Brain person, being Left handed and creative - woodetching, colored pencil drawing, some watercolor painting, and I loved fiction reading - particularly fantasy.

Now, I find I have no time for anything much but reading a few pages here and there of Fantasy fiction, and usually nod off during that for a short few minute uncomfortable 'nap'; trying to focus to etch or draw is just not possible for headaches, and concentration is always a mess for any of it long term.

My results: 53% Left / 47% Right.

Couldn't even complete the test :(

Thanks for sharing your results, experience, reflections here, Concussion
 

:rolleyes:Concussion,
How interesting to note that you also, obviously a lifelong creative, right-brained/left-handed, came up with similar results, perhaps as surprising to you as my own were for me.

I actually found myself wondering to answer "per the usual, pre-injury/old me", as it were. I was surprised at my answers, as the post-injury/the 'me' with which I must learn to live and function in the world and in my life, now, as I am.

Thanks again, Concussion.
Best to you.
Sounds like you are taking good care of your brain, and not pushing-it, with even seemingly simple, formerly- enjoyable tasks.

Sincerely,
Theta ;)

Aww, I'm so sorry, sospan. So difficult, exhausting, exasperating perhaps?
 

Oh dear. Oh well. No need to press yourself.
Take care and keep us posted on how you are doing, okay?
We're keeping the faith for your recovery!:(

Best,
Theta ;)

Interesting test. Most of the questions I had a definite 'yes' or 'no' answer to. I especially liked the one about reciting the letters of the alphabet to recall a name. I do that all the time.

Here's my results:

Left Brain Right Brain
54% 46%

You are more left-brained than right-brained. Your left brain controls the right side of your body. In addition to being known as left-brained, you are also known as a critical thinker who uses logic and sense to collect information. You are able to retain this information through the use of numbers, words, and symbols. You usually only see parts of the "whole" picture, but this is what guides you step-by-step in a logical manner to your conclusion. Concise words, numerical and written formulas and technological systems are often forms of expression for you. Some occupations usually held by a left-brained person include a lab scientist, banker, judge, lawyer, mathematician, librarian, and skating judge.

Pardon?

Obviously :) must be related to holding up the cards with the numbers on them :winky:

Don't feel bad, I couldn't do it either. I struggled through about 4 questions, but then I couldn't figure out the correct (for me) answers anymore and gave up.

Will try again another day, maybe right after I wake up... it seems neat.

I have the worst time trying to fill out forms or questionnaires. If they are worded a little awkwardly or the answer isn't straightforward on how it applies to me, I just can't cope. Made all the intake forms etc at rehab brutal... my husband helped, but by the 3rd set of questionnaires, I was frustrated, confused and in tears. The nurse came in to see if I was done, took one look at me and said "Oh honey, you are so done" and took the evil paperwork away. I was so grateful.

Starr

Hello, Starr,
No matter, no need to push or stress yourself. Don't bother your brain w/ it. "Save" your brain for more important energy-expenditures in your days & nights. ;)

Ahh, and I do well know whereof you speak, re: "forms and questionaires". I especially get so stressed-out w/ health history forms, and financial forms. I routinely will ask of a new doctor's office, if they will mail them to me in advance. Because it takes me so long (days) to complete them. ;) It's simply exhausting and aggravating to me. :mad:

My State Rehab Svcs. was simply brutal. I in fact had to tell the old guy that it was time for him to leave my home -- (he'd popped in, with no notice) --- because I just couldn't do anymore. He seemed to think me 'uncooperative' with 'the process'. I said (after he'd already taken up over 2 hours of my precious energy/capacities and time, then but only a couple weeks post-injury!! ) --- "You simply must go and go now. You've expired my capacities for today. I simply cannot do anything more today. Goodbye."
How abusive.

So, I am glad, Starr, that you have your husband to assist you with such forms & questionnaires, and that the Rehab nurse was cued-into-you and responded in compassionate kindness.

Hang in there, Starr. It's in no way simple or straightforward.
I'm ever so glad to see you posting here on NT again. I do know how it is, when we simply haven't the capacity. Nonetheless, you are in our thoughts and concerns.
Do keep us posted, Starr.

Best regards,
Theta ;)

It is strange how post injury forms and questions pose such a problem.

In the UK the form for disability benefits 70+ pages long and it really is a marathon to complete as they require written paragraphs as well as the tick box answers.

Overly complex sentences which contain a lot of negatives trip me up - "It is not that I don't like it". I have to play this through my mind a few times to get the logic

Just these past 6 months of forced out of work, have I started to even think about relearning how to get into a new mode of operation - being a new person so to speak.

I don't really know who I am anymore.

Where's my focus anymore.

I start my day sometimes at 2 AM, or 3, or 5, or rarely 6 or 7; mostly 2 or 3; and its sporadic ups and downs from there.

Typing things like this takes time because Im forever corrrecting my constant typos - my type A personality always present still; I'll sit in dark, wondering what to do; start something and stop, cause its early and I can't disturb the family, so the activity has to wait; try to nap - nope, awake again, uncomfortable, blah blah blah.

Anyway, thanks for that test, very interesting.

theta and others,

I have struggles with forms for 12 years. I have found a few tricks. First, use two blank sheets of paper to cover above and below the line you are trying to fill in. The PCS brain can get easily overwhelmed by the page full of blank spaces.

It can also help to have someone else fill out the form by asking you questions. My struggle to fill out forms cost me my Work Comp claim.

the Old Guy was way off base with his claim that your were uncooperative. It just shows the uphill battle you have before you. It helps to have a concise explanation of your struggles. Maybe " If I don't take a break, I will start babbling like an idiot." "I am struggling to keep focus on what you are saying" "You need to slow your speech down. I am struggling to understand what you are saying. Can we take a break or finish this another day?"

You did good by kicking him out but his comments on your records will be interesting. The process of a claim often gets in the way of communicating accurate information.

For everybody, if you can learn how to describe your struggles objectively, it will make a big difference. I can not process people speaking with thick accents. I struggle when there are lots of visual images behind the other person.

I will tell the person I need to close my eyes so can try to focus on what they are saying. Anything that can help them understand your immediate struggle will be a big help.

There are no perfect responses. It just takes a willingness to try to understand your own condition.

btw, I scored 51 49. In the past I would have been probably 75 left 25 right

The UK site "Benefits and work " has some good examples which will translate to most countries benefits systems. An exmple comment from one of their free samples is below

"About three months ago I tried to have a bath when there was no-one else at home. I managed to get in the bath but I slipped and fell while trying to stand up to wash my torso. I was not badly hurt, but it left me feeling terribly shaken thinking how much worse it could easily have been."

The site is there not to help people exagerate their claim put to give people guidance on how articulate their own situaiton.

That was fun. I'm 63% Left 37% Right. Not really a surprise, I use data and analytical tools a lot for work.

Oh My Goodness. LOL. i am 60% right 40% left. In the category reality based i got a 0% HAHAHAHA

This was fun. Before my accident i was almost dead even both sides...I hit my head on the left side. i don't know if that means anything.

Fun Theta!!

i wish i would have taken this before my accident. 51-49 now... I will take it again each month to see how or if it changes. thanks

Hello, crimson?
 

Thanks for your post, results. Just don't strain-or-tax-your-brain to take the test too often! :p Maybe in 6 months or so you may see different results?

Take good care and don't overdo it this season watching too much crimsontide football on tv ... :wink: (A joke, mind ya.)

Best regards,
Theta ;)

LOL..thank you... thats the one thing I can count on to make me feel good......... ROLL TIDE!!!!

Interesting........

My results:

Left Brain Right Brain
56% 44%

I had brain contusion on the left side and very slight on the middle. Seems like I should start using Right Brain more and stop taxing left side:)

Cheers!