← Return to Adult Life after a Traumatic Brain Injury

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I can empathize with you, so sorry about your TBI. I suffered brain damage after being put in medical coma, they were afraid I would lose my airway. I was 62 at the time and worked as Director of Grants for a college. I was in very bad shape afterwards and the brain damage wasn't found until about 2 weeks after discharge. My whole job revolved around reading and writing. When I looked at the PC screen all the words melted down the page; I never went back to work, never even cleaned my office out. I found the Sepsis Alliance great, many survivors have brain damage. Also, The Brain Injury Association is a national organization that takes in both acquired and traumatic brain injury. I don't know what state you are in but put BIA in your browser, it should take you right the info. They are nice people who understand your condition, you are dealing with people who know all the latest treatments and resources that can help you. I did regain the ability to read, but not to my former level. Good luck, if there is a support group in your area I suggest you try it. It did wonders for me.

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@morkat Thank you for sharing that info. I struggle with seizures caused from a TBI after being bashed about the head by my partner at the time 20yrs ago that destroyed my life. I was put on meds for Epilepsy that made the seizures worse. They went from 2 a year to around 20 plus a year (22-24). I stopped the meds in 2012 but am always looking for something or somewhere to find new info. Sorry to hear about having to stop everything - no fun at all