Have you ever watched a live performance and bought Read the rest of this entry »
Access to Health Care
This is a brief post that identifies why people die in our healthcare system. I agree that a county hospital is the best place to be for a trauma victim. I also worked in a county hospital. Take a few moments to read this brief post.
You are not alone…Part 1 of 4
Even after 21 years, I still find plans difficult to make and goals difficult to reach, but it is possible. Daily life remains unpredictable. There are ongoing daily detours, but I challenge myself to find another path. Often this path is not one I would choose, but Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips to easiest and most comfortable clothing Part 2 of 2
Many times when you or someone you know feels under the weather and dealing with health issues all you want to do is be comfortable. How can one feel most comfortable when their world is turned upside down? The type of clothing you wear Read the rest of this entry »
FEDERAL APPEALS PROCESS Prison Consultant, Jailtime Consulting, Marcus Rosenberger. 9/12/12 Appeals Process in the Federal System, is there justice . . .
This is educational and about Marcus who is severely brain injured serving time in jail instead of rehabilitation from his brain injury. Please take the time to understand our prison system and support Marcus and his family through this incomprehensible journey.
Laughter is the best brain injury medicine … what are you doing there
Imbalance is common with brain injuries, chronic illness and aging. Falling is embarrassing. Rather then asking for help or looking like an idiot most of us compensate in different ways. Read the rest of this entry »
Parents with a special needs child
As I walked behind a young mother with the most adorable little girl it brought back memories. These memories are heartbreaking and satisfying at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips to easiest and most comfortable clothing Part 1 of 2
English: A boy in swmiming trunks (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Dressing comfortable with easy to wear clothing is essential to the wardrobe for those with brain injuries, chronic illness, aging population, and numerous medical conditions. The followings Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine … You don’t look that old
Laughter… (Photo credit: leodelrosa…)
I thought receptionists at health care centers were thoroughly trained. It might have been a bad day. Was it just the wrong choice of words that made this a ridiculous comment? Read the rest of this entry »
Taking Accountability for Ourselves will help everyone look inward, find joy in life, and live by setting healthy boundaries. If you have not already achieved the “Thrivers” as listed in this article, you can set realistic goals to find the “you” even if you are dealing with traumatic brain injury, chronic illness, aging…it’s never to late to understand, to love and be loved!
Take the time to visit this new website and read this article.
I recommend everyone to take a look at this website. Many people, including healthcare professionals fall victim to narcissistic/sociopaths. When this manipulation happens within the healthcare area patients and families health and lives are jeopardized.
This sums it up best to help others understand what they can’t see but what is happening or has happened. Narcissistic/Sociopaths/Psychopaths I use interchangeably and I will refer to some of these issues in future posts. The following is a quote from this great website:
“Narcissistic/sociopaths are just as wickedly abusive as those that physically abuse and yet no one sees the scars and unhealed wounds they leave. They are not visible to the naked eye but they are visible if one looks closely. These people are dangerous people and often they will physically abuse, they even have the potential to kill, yet they are cowards so more often, they will beat, whip and abuse with their tongues. They will manipulate, guilt and lie to control you. They will use mind games to convince you that you are the one that is bad, wrong, messed up and needs fixing”.
I encourage others to learn more about this type of personality, cut ties, and move on. You are worth so much more. Others will eventually see it, but don’t wait on them. It’s your life. Life is short.
Related articles
- Sociopaths in the Scene (kinkylittlegirl.wordpress.com)
- The Narcissist, And Why We Blame Their Victims (rootedinbeing.wordpress.com)
- The Narcissist and the Nurturer … or Perhaps Lack Thereof (krackedkillers.wordpress.com)
- Drink the Kool-Aid (omgrey.wordpress.com)
- Dilemma with a Narcissistic/Sociopath (buckwheatsrisk.com)
Please read the link on regarding the Study for Teens with ADHD are helped with CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) from Duke University, North Carolina. So much of this overlaps with brain injuries, is it possible this would work with brain injuries and become part of health insurance payments to achieve one’s optimal level of functioning? Please take the time to look this over and leave comments for the researcher and ADD…and so much more.
New Study shows Teens w/ ADHD helped by
Cognitive Behavioral TherapyGuestpost from David Rabiner, Ph.D.
Associate Research Professor;
Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience, Duke University
ATTENTION RESEARCH UPDATE
August 2012=====================================================================================
I have been a huge fan of Dr. David Rabiner’s ATTENTION RESEARCH UPDATE since its inception in 1997. Not only do I count on his comprehensive, plain-English explanations of up-to-date research trends and developments as key resources in my drive to keep my information base current, I also archive them for future reference.For those who aren’t already among the over 40,000 people currently subscribed (sponsored now by CogMed, so no longer a charge to you), at the conclusion of this post I tell you how to get your own monthly copy in your very own email box.
I urge any professional working with individuals on the Attentional Spectrum — whether teachers, counselors, coaches, therapists or physicans…
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Laughter as brain injury medicine – Giving your son that special treat
Every mother loves to send their adult children home with leftovers. In addition Read the rest of this entry »
New cell phone changes…a week in TBI survivor’s life (Part 2 of 2)
This is a continuation of another frustrating week in a TBI survivor’s life after two decades. The struggle is ongoing. By reading this I hope you will reach out and help someone you know instead of passing judgment. This is an attempt to help educate others as to what happens behind closed doors with an invisible injury Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine – Two better than one
Shortly after my brain injury I attempted to resume graduate studies. Parking on any campus is a test of timing and parking agility. I never found this a real problem before injury. It’s just something we did to attend classes on campus. Read the rest of this entry »
New cell phone changes…a week in TBI survivor’s life (Part 1 of 2)
People wonder what it is like inside the life of someone with traumatic brain injury. Since this injury is invisible, I want to offer you a clear picture of how difficult every week is. Each week is a different problem, but because Read the rest of this entry »
Simple and basic tips to dressing and changing clothes
Often society is focused on appearance. It’s either about how Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine – I thought it was bullet-proof glass
Have you ever purchased anything that could endure all types of abuse? I thought I had. Read the rest of this entry »
Is a physical problem more important than a mental health problem
I feel compelled to write this and see what others are thinking. Is a physical problem more important than a mental problem? Why is there Read the rest of this entry »
Simple tips staying safe when the lights go out
Simple tips staying safe when the lights go out. Have you ever had problems with your balance? Has the power gone off and you need to hold onto flashlight and other things for safety? How can you manipulate Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine – just another day
I worked diligently to create a post for today. I simply can’t find it. I have no idea what happened to it, or where I put it. That’s the story of my life! I’ve also been searching for my brain for nearly two decades, so I better just call it another day! Read the rest of this entry »
Gathering the Tribe: TBI-2 is the only article I have read that support every person with brain dysfunction at its core. It describes what makes things worse and the most important to helping is the support of others who are non-judgmental and accepts people for who they are, not who they believe that person be! It also identifies how trying harder, doesn’t heal and make things “better”…and can actually make it worse! Please take the time for you and those you believe can help you if they have a better understanding. This is an exceptional educational tool, and you will see your own experiences on this website. Take a look and leave your comments on this site as well as addandsomuchmore.com! Thanks for educating others.
Please click on the link above to read.
ACO Conference Binder 2012 –
Blog expanded Speaker Content
Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – Part 3bIntractable Ignorance: forming an opinion
without knowing very much about a subject,
refusing to investigate any information
that might change one’s mind;
closed mindedness; cognitive inflexibility.It takes a village to educate a world
To underscore an essential point, I want to reiterate what I said in the first part of this article, making a comparison between the challenges of Traumatic Brain Injury and Attention Deficit Disorder [Lessons from the TBI Community]:
Individuals who find it difficult to “drive their own brains” (in either community) are FAR from having the understanding and support they deserve — from their professional caretakers, the people who claim to love them, or the random strangers on the street who believe they have the right to voice their opinions about the what a fellow human being “should” be…
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Simple tips to avoid cell phone distractions
iPhone Generation (Photo credit: xcode)
Do you find yourself getting distracted with your cell phone? Are you noticing that you are not accomplishing all the things you would like in your day? As technology has become such a part of everyone’s lives we all have been affected by: a cell phone ringing; others holding conversations in public places; people not paying attention while reading blogs or researching sites; watching You Tube videos; and playing games on these devices. Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine – Where did they go
Laughter helps the body, mind and soul heal. It seems like life has so many twists and turns, is unpredictable daily, and we find ourselves walking around aimlessly many days in our own homes. What happens when you visit a cemetery of a loved one when all the plots look the same and a long time has passed since one was able to visit? Read the rest of this entry »
Simple and basic tips for toileting, bathroom use, and restrooms after traumatic brain injury and illness
Have you ever been with someone who simply continues going to the bathroom? Or may never get to the bathroom in time? These are basic functions that nearly everyone takes for granted from a young age, usually around the age of 2. Routine bodily functions are often lost and need to be relearned following a traumatic brain injury and many other illnesses and injuries. Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter as brain injury medicine…Forgot how you looked before leaving the house
Laughter as brain injury medicine is healing for the heart, soul and mind. Here I believe others will find themselves or someone they know in similar situations and laugh instead of cry! Read the rest of this entry »
Overwhelmed? Not perfection but looking at the simple things in life that matter
It’s been a rough and overwhelming few weeks and I haven’t been able to post in advance or even keep up with the postings and I apologize for that. Anyone who deals with these issues on a regular basis certainly understands that even with the best made plans…it’s still very unpredictable. Things can simply appear wonderful, but in reality it’s an entirely different story. Read the rest of this entry »
Laughter brain injury medicine – Just by the seat of your pants!
Most of us with brain injuries go about life the best we can. We continue to help others along the way, never complain and go on as though we have no problems of our own. We understand others better then most…simply because we have been there in different ways. Most of all, we just simply understand and know how to help.
I met this lovely woman while doing my aquatic exercise. I knew her to be an avid lap swimmer, with lower extremity paraparesis. Read the rest of this entry »
Brain Injury Awareness Global Picnic Day June 30, 2012
Our family celebrated with much love and friendships during the first annual global picnic day Saturday, June 30, 2012. This was definitely a family affair. Everyone pitched in equally and we enjoyed the day. Rather then write about Saturday I’ll use the pictures to tell the story. Participants included those who understand the invisible injuries more then anyone else. Take a look and enjoy! Read the rest of this entry »
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