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Originally Posted by Gus1234U
wow~! one of the things i lost when i "acquired" my brain damage, was the "ability to screen out sensory input",, it sounds so innocuous, but a barking dog is like being beaten in the head,, a ringing phone sends me Boing, to the ceiling,, loud voices hurt me, physically, and sudden noises banging will make me twitch like i've been electrocuted. people always tell me to just calm down, like,,, DUH, if i could , don't you think i would have by now ???? thanks for helping me not feel so all alone,, Gus
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Very common effect of traumatic brain injury, Gus.
Personally, my senses were always hyper-sensitive. After my brain surgery, noises and activities became very overwhelming to me. My TBI came one year later, and those senses became even stronger. I did lose most of my sense of smell from brain surgery though.
Gentle hugs to you..