In 2005 I slipped and fell. I'm still dealing with the issues of a concussion. I'm trying to work at the same job I've had for 7 years, doing the same type work I've done since 1974.

I forget, can't remember to follow procedures, process information, people tell me they don't understand me, can't follow my conversations, I have balance issues, memory loss, used to love people crowds, activities concerts can't handle any of that anymore...my world has become very small. I live in a fog. I describe as I know there is a building there, I just know it, but I can't quite see it....

I'm now 55 years old, I look normal, as my doctor says You look good..what does that mean? I don't feel 'good' I feel very frustrated, I'm just now after 2 1/2 years, beginning to understand that I have some problems and I don't think they are going away.

I work for a CPA firm, who in 2005/2006 tax season (long work hours) were very understanding, 2006/2007 tax season didn't say much about my performance, 2007/2008 I'm constantly be called out about mistakes I make, looks from coworkers like 'are you stupid' I can't follow the simpliest instructions, my thought process is very very slow....

Thank you for reading "my story" as I know each of us has our own 'story' of this...

I've got to go get ready for work...I'll be back on later today, If I remember it *smiles*

Thanks

Melek

I'm not sure if I am posting correctly to the forums. I also have a hard time reading/comprehending due to vestibular issues from the concussion. I haven't been able to finish the one book I started to read before falling can't get throught the first chapter... in 2 1/2 years...I used to read a book a month - loved reading....I still write well thank heavens....my fingers seem to be able to grasp the thoughts in my brain and flow to the paper...I don't proof read well though

I'd like to get involved with talking with others who like me suffer from long-term issues of concussion....