Hi Sam,

Sounds like you are in a lot of pain with all of this?
I am very sorry for your pain.

Lara and bizi have encouraged you to talk openly with your parents.
I agree with them. Talking openly with your parents may be very helpful.
Do you feel this is something you can do?

It's all too easily to lose track of friendships if/when we are sidelined by a medical condition. I am sorry you feel you have lost friendships. Must feel lonely at times?

The "dreamy state" you have mentioned can feel very isolating from the rest of the world.

Have you noticed if anything helps with this feeling? Sometimes, people report having someone talk to them helps, just hearing a voice helps. Some people report isolation makes this dreamy state worse. Have you noticed things which make this better or worse?

Have you been able to see a therapist, a psychologist, a neuropsychologist?

Are you increasingly anxious about the school year starting?

Does the student guidance office know about your condition, so they can assess your individual needs and can advocate for you at school?

Please know we do care, Sam.
We hope to help. Sometimes, it truly takes a village.
I am glad you are finding the TBI/PCS forum helpful.
You are courageous to reach out here, as well.

Looking forward to hearing more about you, Sam.

Warmly,
DejaVu