Half a Mind to ..

Life after brain injury – one small victory at a time.

Tag: health

  • Help me to help you (Strategy 011)

    Help me to help you (Strategy 011)

    Help Me to Help You

    The Document That Made Working Life Easier

    When I returned to work after treatment for brain cancer, I found it was difficult for others to grasp exactly what had changed for me. I looked fine on the outside, but inside things were much more complicated. I realised that if people understood the nature of my difficulties — and how they could best work with me — then day-to-day life would run far more smoothly for everyone.

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  • Sensory Overload (Challenge 002)

    Sensory Overload (Challenge 002)

    I live with ongoing sensory overload and hypersensitivity, which began shortly before my diagnosis of a brain tumour in 2008, but I suspect is linked. These difficulties affect many parts of my daily life — from work and social situations to basic everyday tasks. I am sharing this account to help others understand the challenges I face and the adjustments I need in order to function at my best.

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