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Old 02-29-2012, 05:58 PM #1
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Has anyone tried doing volunteer work to see how much work they can handle? I'm excited to say that I think I'm going to be able to finally handle a couple hours of work per day...so I'm considering picking up a volunteer job at a local hospital to see how much I can take.

Can anyone that has done this tell me what kind of job I should look for...and what I should expect? Also..should I tell whoever is running the volunteer work program that I'm recovering from a brain injury so they know that I might not be able to handle too much?

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Nick
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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