[cerebellarmaniac]

I have been dealing with post concussive like symptoms for about 3.5 years now. I'm not sure if it is semicircular canal dehiscence, but the symptoms and testing indicate that it is a possibility. I primarily have issues with auditory and visual stimuli. Even conversations bother me (they make me nauseated and dizzy) and it is hard to follow them.

Lately, my know it all older brother has been incredibly hard on me for not making an effort to socialize and meet with friends etc. I am in my mid 20s and he is in his early 30s. I try to tell him that due to the unpredictable nature of the way I feel it is very hard to make plans, etc. Generally, talking to groups of people (even one person sometimes) for more than a few minutes can make me feel unwell and make it hard to concentrate. I can only work for a few hours a day and after work generally I just want to relax and rest.

I do not do much socializing outside of work unfortunately. And even socializing at work is not easy. Although, I think my brother is right in that what I am doing is not healthy. Every day I see him (multiple times a week) he asks why I haven't done anything about this and says I am basically wasting my life. He says I need to promise him to call a friend, etc. I think he fails to see the whole picture and cannot comprehend how life altering my condition is.

Does anyone else have experience with any of the above?