Posted by yxibow on September 8, 2008, at 5:39:41
In reply to Re: When do you disclose?, posted by bimini on September 3, 2008, at 19:41:13
> I disclose when I need accomodation to do my job. I have a brain injury and difficulty with light, noise, movement... I need more and longer breaks, can't multitask, get irritated when interrupted.
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> I have a memory span of about 10 seconds, can't write down a phone # while listening to it, can't write the letter when someone spells it. Can't pick up a conversation when interrupted because I totally forget all that was said before.
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> I can work if I and an employer can be flexible and openminded. I did not choose this. I am a surviver, a fighter. As long as I focus more on what I can do than anything else, those qualities cast shadows on my faults.
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> I don't disclose when accomodations cannot be made. It is useless trying to explain my world, I will be this difficult person whether I tell or keep it to myself. In relationships I am upfront. I will say that I have a braininjury and that I am trying to be the best I know how.
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> bimini
It pains me to hear this because although there is nothing wrong physically on an MRI, I have problems with light, noise, and movement visually, somatiform.Due to long term Valium use (which was necessary at the time) and psychological issues I have short term memory loss, forget possessions.
I make lists, but then there has to be a list to remind me of a list, and what is there to remind me of that ?
My multitasking has gone way down. I focus on driving and not much else (which of course everyone should do, but this is especially true).
In time maybe things will repair.
Have you tried memantine or any of the dopamine agonist agents even if it is organic ?-- tidings
Jay
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