[Mountain Man]

Has anyone had a revelation like this? On the one hand I understand now why I can't keep a job nor a relationship with almost anyone long term. On the other hand it would have been nice to know this 33 years ago.
I am a little thundersturck trying to figure out what to do next.
I am a tad bit upset with my parents and family for hiding this from me.

[Woundedheart1]

Well I was dropped on my head as an infant about 2 months old and 3 years ago went through the windshield of a car at 50 mph and last year got run over as a pedestrian at 45 mph and was in a coma. I suffer significant traumatic brain injury and short term memory loss. I to struggle with relationships and work. In fact I'm on leave now looking fir assistance. I have to write notes for myself for everything . It's a pain but it works. Good luck!

[Rohag]

Hello & Welcome, Mountain Man!

Originally Posted by Mountain Man

Has anyone had a revelation like this?

I have not. "Thunderstruck" sounds like a good description.

Originally Posted by Mountain Man

...trying to figure out what to do next.

What have you considered doing? Do you have an understanding of the medical aspects of what happened to you? Can you talk with a medical doctor or counselor or therapist?

Feel free to ignore my questions. I'm trying to imagine what would be running through my head if I found myself in your situation.

Also, PsychCentral's has a sister NeuroTalk community (there's a Traumatic Brain Injury forum there).

welcome. i suffered some cognitive brain damage 4 years ago from medication. for 1 year i was over medicated...because of that i have little or no memory of that year, had to relearn to read & write, have difficulty with some basic skills now..& at that time got stopped for 2 dwi, fell suffered a blood clot etc. it was a night mare.

i am still struggling with the effects of this..i rarely read now..where as my house if filled with books...& where before i authored a novel, now it is impossible for me to try & do that again..sometimes e mails are a challenge as are cooking meals & other daily skills.

but it's better than it was...i work on puzzles & such to improve . it's difficult tho because i lost some of the things i enjoyed most...cooking & reading, & writing.

i also suffered many concussions from head injuries as a kid due to abuse & then from sports & work..so i am sure that didn't help any either.

good luck in your struggles..find a good doc & therapist who can help you deal with improving & the frustrations.