I don’t know whether or not I’d be a candidate for the medication used to treat Parkinson’s which is also being used to treat some forms of brain injuries….I’ve taken a break from taking anything for my pain issues. The full article can be found here: goo.gl/zkSs5k

After my injuries, I found it a challenge to interact with people…There’s a lot of calculating our brains are doing, synchronized with muscles and nerves….Like navigating how to sit in a chair with or without wheels….there’s a big difference….as I learned during a physical therapy session one day in 2014….

Upon leaving rehab in March 2014, I struggled to interact with more than one person at a time and in a group setting it was even more overwhelming. After time though, it got a lot easier. Now I would say I’m back to where I was on a cognitive level before my brain injuries….so there is a lot to celebrate….

Interesting article about socializing after brain injuries: goo.gl/LJQ6a8

The scar tissue pain is getting less and less frequent. I believe it’s because of my nervous system continuing to heal.  I expect at some point in the near future, I won’t have any scar tissue pain.

Tomorrow is my cat Stella’s 16th birthday. October 16, 2016 will be her golden birthday.  It’s been a blessing to have her for such a long time. She’s been a good companion and has helped me recover from my brain injuries.

Stella and I relaxing at our usual spot on the couch.

There was a post from an online brain injury support group I belong which mentions the benefits of pets on the healing process: TBI and Animal Therapy