Cognitive Overload
Posted: February 4, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
People who have a brain injury experience what is called cognitive overload. Some of the neurons in our brain died when we sustained our injury so now those remaining must handle much more than before. Our brain controls everything. For example, when I drive I must keep track of the other cars, traffic lights, signs, […]
Read more...Blog Purpose
Posted: February 1, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: blog, TBI history
A friend emailed me today and asked if my blog was interactive. I replied immediately and said “yes.” Several weeks ago my husband suggested I start a blog where survivors may share our experiences. I knew nothing about creating one and doubted I could do it but as I thought more about it, I thought […]
Read more...Presbytery Meeting
Posted: January 30, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: grief, overstimulation
The presbytery meeting vote came out the way I had hoped with a vote of 143-99. I made a short statement which turned out to be a 1 1/2 minute sermon. We voted on this same issue two years ago and I spoke then. I was stressed and vowed I would not speak this year […]
Read more...Stressed Out!
Posted: January 27, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
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Prior to my brain injury, I worked as a parish minister and I always did too much. I look back on it now and realize how unorganized I was. I could function though because I remembered what pile I put something in and could find it. Now I remember making a note about something but […]
Read more...Noggin Notions
Posted: January 26, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
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Sometimes I wish I was more computer literate. I also wish I knew more about creating a blog! I chose to use Blogger because it seemed simpler to use than some of the others. A friend came over and helped me set it up. When I was in rehab, I learned there are three parts […]
Read more...Fatigue
Posted: January 24, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
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Since my TBI in 1996 I have taken a 30 – 40 minute nap around 12:30 every day. I have it down to an art form, complete with knowing which kind of ear plugs work best for me. I even have a timer so I won’t sleep too long. They aren’t a luxury and I […]
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