im glad you have your two buddies. i love my little cat buddy lol..he thinks its great I'm home all the time..what does he know lol

Pets can make an enormous difference.

We lost our last dog over a year ago, and I am DESPERATE for another one. With me disabled, my husband doesn't want to get stuck with walking it, etc...

I can't make him understand how much I NEED a dog. I know my mood would be so much better if we had a new pooch. My departed fur friends played a crucial role in getting me through those first, awful years after my TBI. Unlike humans, they were draw to my sadness, not repelled by it, and didn't mind that I talked oddly and had trouble moving. Aside from nursing a baby, I know nothing more soothing and peaceful than stroking a pet.

Dogs are amazing. They are men's best friends after all.

Conversations....oh boy
 

Hi Will

I remember feeling that isolation too and also how much conversations could tire me out. I have recovered from it though and hope you will too.

I found good groups for PCS on facebook and that was one social outlet for me. I made friends there and here too. Even though this is not the same as going out with friends, it's one way to try and stay connected and work on social skills too.

Could you skype with an old friend for some face to face and if it gets tiring, then let them know..

Mark had a good idea about the phone and I recall when even talking on the phone was tiring.

Even try a good old fashioned letter with real handwriting and stamps. Send one and get one. Something to look forward to.

Hang in there. Better days will come.

poetrymom