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So funny you mention cashiers! I had huge issue with social anxiety and also lacked social skills from not using them for so long. I was terrified of small talk with cashiers. I wanted to scream or cry when faced with just the simple act of giving them money and having to struggle with what to say, how to not act like I was dying inside. Anyways I worked my way through many of my issues and forcing myself in small steps was main way. One of first steps was engaging a cashier. I remember when I went to a store not only did I talk to a cashier but to someone else in the line with me. Sounds lame but that day was super exciting.

It does make sense and thank you. Although he is doing great considering his TBI I see him struggle with everyday battles others don't. One of those battles is finding himself gain. I wish you the best and again thank you for answering peoples question I think brain injuries are life changing but unknown how much it is to those who live even years after.

They actually did that when he started recovery but it was for legal reasons and I do not think we have access to those. We kept many pictures from ICU and rehab which come in handy. When he first got home he thought we lied about the accident and thought he was dying from cancer due to having no memory of it and feeling awful so much. Four years later he has a better grasp but still needs reminding how far he's come when he gets frustrated. I understand though he was a strong hard working father and husband he was our rock and now he feels anxiety confusion and not working has him feeling less useful. He always had advice and was well spoken calm and now I see him struggle to find his confidence.

I am late to this but I will ask anyways. My dad has a pretty bad TBI from a motorcycle accident 4 yrs ago he his doing much better but I feel he will never be his old self. Do you feel you lost part of who you were and changed since your TBI? Also if you do feel you are not the same person anymore have you come to terms with that?