NeuroTalk Support Groups - Neuropsych Testing completed...oh boy!

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Originally Posted by jinga (Post 846288)

I too recently underwent the testing and had the most problems with the stories etc i was read aloud - I know I did poorly in that area - I was told I had significant processing speed issues and split attention - psycologist said this in line with a concussion\head injury and it should improve. i was not offered any additional therapy. I have become very forgetful, placing things in strange places and forgetting about them - not organized - aside from the wax and wanre of emotional swings - for me more anger than crying - maybe thats a guy response but I am concerned. I too felt the results were somewhat validating but I too think they will be challenged by insurance regardless. I would like to know how you progress with therapy and what type therapy you are offered. I assume WC is paying the medical? take care

Hi Jinga,

I'm not sure what the next step for me will be, I guess I will find out what the recommendations are in about a week or so. I know I'll be referred for counseling, and hoping also to follow with a Neurologist.

Yes, WC is covering the medical...but not so willingly. This eval. was ordered back in August 2011...the insurance carrier has challenged this repeatedly and I have had several hearings because they have (purposefully) dragged their feet to present authorization. I understand the system all too well.

I will absolutely post my progress within the forum, I am hopefully that I am given the chance to go forward. This has been the hardest struggle of my life..any kind of stress releases a chain reaction for me...headache intensifies, vision becomes distorted, become very anxious, can't sleep and then the anger...it's a vicious cycle I am hoping to soon put an end too :)

I will tell you, when I feel that "anger" coming on, I remove myself immediately from the situation when at all possible...for at least 10 or 15 minutes...it helps me and has avoided many "more" hurt feelings...it's not always possible, but I try....