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Thank you for sharing this. I like to read articles, opinions that focus on PTSD, Stroke, agoraphopia , anti-social/ engaging in dangerous or risky behaviour occuring or manifesting themselves after a traumatic brain injury.TBI. The part for me that has been the hardest to cope with is the dissolving of some close relationships due to lack of education, understanding, and alot of fear based mentalities. The things that have really stuck with me are the stories I hear of life with a TBI.The football player who comitted suicide because he lacked serious impulse control. The number of marraiges that fall apart because " Your just not the same anymore." One soldier said it would almost be easier for people to have an amputated limb. Something that is visable to others. Perhaps they would have more empathy. The walking wounded is what we are now. My whole life changed at 38 years old after a series of strokes . It's been astonishing how people have reacted to this. I'm glad I'm still alive.... Some people just don't WANT to get what it's like to have brain damage. Some don't see anything really wrong with you. I've been in seclusion for almost 4 years after the fact. I will go outside But not very often, DR.'s appt.s, osteopathic manipulations etc....I don't trust myself to drive anymore . It can be terrifying to be a passenger in someones elses car. It feels like they are going way too fast, even if they are doing the speed limit ! was once very social . I can hardly stand being around people. Public places can be a nightmare.I have a certified therapy dog that assists me with my balance and a lot of my issues stemming from this. She's my unconditional love now and the only one I honestly want near me. Thanks again for posting , reading and sharing this perspective. I'd welcome comments from people that have similiar stories about right thalamic strokes, dystonia , depression, Thalamus pain syndrome....Be well ALL.