Nick,

I still go through these up and down. Tonight is a bad time for me. I had to meet with an attorney to discuss some serious issues this afternoon. I am a mess. I even prepared all day for the 4:00 pm meeting by resting. I am nauseous and jittery. It has been a job to keep my fingers on the right keys. I expect that tomorrow will be a slow day.

So, I will just take it slow and patient.

I agree. See if you can find a cognitive behavior therapist that deals with concussion/TBI patients. It has really helped me a lot.

You can always come here to vent. Even those who make bit by bit progress, still have days were we are blindsided by feeling off.

Sorry you are struggling so much. This condition is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy...

Thank you everyone.

I've been referred to a neuroscience institute (Nevada Neuroscience Institute). My appointment is on the 8th. Hopefully they will have some answers for me? I was told they give you cognitive testing, try different things to fix you and then repeat the same tests again to see if you improved, declined or stay the same.

I'll let you guys know how it goes.

BTW, I tried CBT awhile back. I have so much trouble with cognition, communication and overstimulation that I froze up and couldnt speak. I never went back ...Maybe i will try again. Problem is, there isnt any psychologists out here thay specialize in brain injury. Just the ones that work at the TBI rehab but you have to be admitted to the program to see them. Ive already graduated from there....:/

Prayer. Exercise. Sunshine. Anything that will break isolation. I am trying to warm up to meditation. Listening to When Things Fall Apart — wonderful feedback from a Buddhist nun. You're not alone in the confusion.