Yes. True. I was shot in the right side of my head, paralysing the left side of my body. Through the early years, I "recovered" much use, but in the last five ior ten years, this use is slipping away toward complete paralysis again. In addition, my executive function has diminished (the ability to organize, leep appointments straight, etc.). Memory loss is a factor as well. While in mt doctoral program I was a 4.0 student, I doubt that would be the case now.
Its often called premature aging brain syndrome. I am diagnosed with it. And the VA and SSA are both compensating me at 100% disability. Its sort of like having Alzheimer's Disease. Much of the treatment focuses on AD type meds, such as Namenda and Aricept.
For me it pays to take on mentally challenging projects like learning Hebrew, studying an area I am unfamiliar with and writing daily. I also practice extended periods of meditation, run/stumble/or walk two or three miles a day most of the time.
Thanks for the link.
Be well.
