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hi I am John from the UK. I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I was knocked down by a lorry at age six (I am now 41) and suffer with my short term memory and verbal memory particularly. I suffered a trauma to my left temporal lobe, but it was not diagnosed at the time and so I have suffered being 'different' for many years without knowing why.

I went to see a psychologist and she tested me and said my verbal memory was not as good as it should be when compared to my other results. I struggle to socialize, though I do have some good friends. My faith helps me cope (Catholic) and I have just completed a five-year theology degree while working as a postman (30 hours posting, 20 hours studying a week). Despite my academic success, I still struggle. I have tinitus and my thoughts are not as quick as a normal person's.

I also suffered a bump to my head on a low doorway in someone's basement in 2004. This didn't cause me to pass out, but it did effect my mental abilities. I was still studying at the time and it didn't seem to affect me in that area, but I seemed to change in my personality and in my thinking in general. I have also bumped my head two or three times since and each time I do so, I feel that I lose so much more of my mental abilities. It is for these latter incidents that I am wanting advice for. I am wondering if what I am experiencing here is all in my mind and not an objective injury.

Cheers,

John

Hi John and welcome to NeuroTalk. Here is the link to our TBI forum..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

I'm glad you've joined us. :)

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hi john welcome to neuro talk hope you find the info you require

kind regards vini

thanks for the welcome :)

Hi, John! :Wave-Hello: Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Ouch! Cut that out! ;)

Have a look around and feel free to join in anywhere. You might benefit from browsing our post concussion forum here:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

Hi John and welcome to NeuroTalk!!


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Hello and Welcome to Neurotalk - you will meet many great and supportive people here!!

I am so sorry for everything that you have and are currently going through ((hugs)). I am also from the UK (England)

If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask - I am more than happy to help you in any way I possibly can.

Thanks and i'm looking forward to seeing you around the forum soon hopefully!

Alison

John,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene :hug:

Hello John and Welcome to NeuroTalk. Glad you found us.

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