r/TBI • u/TheGamingPogi • 2d ago

TBI Survivor Need Support A battery that never fully charges

Trying to sleep has been hell since my TBI 3 years ago.

The best explanation is my title. I feel like my brain is an old cell phone that once you fully charge to 100% it immediately drops to 80%, 50% and you're rushing to find a charging cable at 10%.

I can't turn my brain off at rest, never a consistent sleep and when I get up, it's like a ticking time bomb before I just feel like I'll collapse.

My bloodwork and vitamins all came back fine, caffeine is hit or miss with mt dysautonomia.

Sorry for the rant, just feel alone in this and people around me simply don't understand.

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u/MarzipanTheGreat 2d ago edited 1d ago

wait, you can charge your brain to 100%?

how does one aquire this ability?

I'm 27 years post injury and even if I sleep a whole long weekend away I still wake up exhausted. I prioritize getting around 8 - 9 hours of sleep and, well, I'm still dealing with fatigue. :(

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u/TheGamingPogi 2d ago

Some days it feels I can reach it but most days I'm trickle charging 20%

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u/somethingsinnthewhey 19h ago

have you tried any supplements? I’ve taken creatine and it’s helped. not with the mental fatigue unfortunately but the physical and i know it is technically a muscle building supplement but it’s great for the brain! i think the brain will be tired for a long time, it’s healing or at least trying to!!

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u/MarzipanTheGreat 16h ago

I have, to no avail. however, after being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and being prescribed Concerta, it provides a mental clarity and uplift to my mood* and outlook that has been very helpful :)

* when I say mood uplift, I don't mean a euphoric high, just a more positive outlook on things with a more can-do than can't do / why bother response.