I am so sorry to hear that at your young age, you have this kind of injury. There are alot of folks on this site who have experience with TBI, either with themselves or a loved one. I do know, that things can get better. I am by no means any kind of expert, I just read the posts, and know that many younger folks do recover and have a normal life. As far as Gabepentin goes, if this drug is effecting you so negatively ( it does me too) contact your doctor before you up this medication. It made my own condition and my mood with depression 10 times worse. Do call and get advice before upping the medication. Many get over the initial side effects, or get none at all. There are others who just don't tolerate it. Keep posting, and don't give up. There will be support here, and information. Hope is something to cling to. Your young age, works for you in recovery. Mark from Idaho, is extremely knowledgeable about this injury, and I sure hope he can respond to you, giving you some positive feed back. This site has done me a world of good with my own conditions. I hope you receive the same kind of help that I did. Please be good to yourself every day, in some small way. Do you have support at home?, or with some good friends? that is important, and we all need that compassion in our lives. ginnie