Are thinking exercises and brain games useful for TBI recovery?

@mugglemary, I'd be interested in hearing about your potential solution. How might you be able to continue with the cross stitch project?

@maggie20, such a paradox that your brain craves the stimulation, but also demands that you take breaks. Are you able to listen to the side of the brain asking for a break or do you find yourself pushing through? Has it been a challenge to accept doing things in smaller bites?

Am I the only one doing this? I got two puzzle books that I pick up every so often. Some of the games are simple, but I find that if I can’t think of the answer. I move on, then come back to it and I know the answer immediately. Sometimes. I’ve also talked to Anne about not being able to use an art form that I previously was very skilled at. I did counted cross stitch, and I saw two patterns that I wanted to make for my friends; one was a dumpster fire with 2020 on it, the other was OMG 2020 make it stop. I tried to start on one and it’s been very hard to do. I’m sad because of this, but may have come up with a solution.