Tag: resting brain
Shopping
Posted: March 19, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: overstimulation, prayer, resting brain
I hate shopping. Even before my brain injury I hated it but at least I could spend several hours going to the various stores in the mall until I found what I was looking for. I would then continue my day by going to my other appointments. Now this is impossible. The lights and sounds […]
Read more...Sunday School
Posted: March 13, 2011 by Tamara Puffer
I attend a Sunday School class at Grace Covenant Presbyterian called Knowing and Applying the Bible Every Day. We are studying a book on Matthew by Alyce M. McKenzie and different members of the class take two weeks to lead each chapter. I enjoy discussing the Scripture passage and we have some wonderful thinkers and […]
Read more...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, […]
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