By the time I got done giving the neurologist all the details of my various injuries, he shook his head. “You have a very complex picture,” he said.
Yes, I said. I do.
As I thought, the memory problems are what they call “consistent with” post-concussion syndrome. He explained, “Your brain is constantly interpreting signals, and when you have all these injuries, it overleads the system. That’s why you have all the short-term memory issues. But it’s fairly typical at this stage. As you continue treatment, the signals should die down.”
So I got that going for me, which is nice.
That’s great news.
I’ve had a couple of concussions myself (one real bad one). Recovery takes a while. And in my case, I think was not 100%. Someday neuroplastic rehabilitation will be more advanced, and far more available, covered, and prescribed than now. But various nervous system down regulation techniques may be helpful. Be easy on yourself.
Thank You for all the music links that I have enjoyed. I assume that listening to music is not particularly pleasant for you right now (too much input).
Music doesn’t bother me. The news does.