Over the past several years we’ve become increasingly dependent upon home computers, cell phones, iPods, iPads, Tablets among other devices. They provide instant answers, music, directions, and nearly everything at our finger tips. When these devices quit working for some unforeseen reason life comes to a stand still and suddenly we are lost, looking for answers and trying to problem solve.
This isn’t a problem exclusively for those with brain injuries, brain dysfunction, and chronic illness. Everyone using these devices comes across the same situation! Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: TBI, Technology, Technology Tolerance Test
Neuroendocrine complications after TBI are identified in these posts as severe injuries to the brain. Degrees of brain injury may remain unknown since many traumatic brain injuries are commonly Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Adrenal gland, Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Cosyntropin, endocrine, endocrinology, Hormone Imbalances, HPA, Hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis, TBI, Traumatic Brain Injury
Just a brief over view what happened during the years of recovery. I struggled daily with only energy for 3 to 4 hours every day. All my life before this injury I use to sleep not more than 3 or 4 hours a night. I did not have time to sleep. I was simply too busy. I worked, and I worked hard! Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Caring, Chronic (medicine), Compassion, Conditions and Diseases, constant struggle, Health, Injury, Love, Medicine, mental-health, Neurological Disorders, People, purpose in life, Rehabilitation, spine, subarachnoid hemorrhage, TBI, Trauma and Injuries, Traumatic Brain Injury
I was touched to read that some people think brain injury can simply be put aside and life goes on. Life does go on, but in whatever direction the brain takes you. Every day is a challenge and it does not help when others do not understand. I don’t want others to learn either, because it can be torture. Brain injury is not easy, it’s not a choice of how you want your day to unfold, it’s the unpredictable paths a damaged brain takes one on and is not under voluntary control. If it were voluntary, we’d all be better! This young woman clearly helps others along her own difficult journey. She’s an inspiration to so many with traumatic brain injury and also has an on-line support group. Is this something you endure daily or even understand?
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Tags: Brain Injury, Confusion, Disability, Memory, Rehabilitation, Struggles, TBI, Thinking
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 »
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Tags: Cemeteries, Death, Headstone, Humor, Rehabilitation, TBI
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 »
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Tags: overwhelming feelings, support, TBI, TBI Symptoms
What is important to personal hygiene? It sounds like such an easy question, but when you are dealing with traumatic brain injury and several other issues that deal with thinking problems this is a complex task. Many times this is difficult to figure out, especially in the first year or more following traumatic brain injury. It is something so many people take for granted everyday, until you no longer have that ability to perform the most basic of all functions. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: ADL, personal hygiene, Rehabilitation, TBI
Baskin Robbins 31 (Photo credit: starmanseries)
With the warm weather upon us and those out enjoying ice cream cones it reminds me of a family outing that turned to laughter! Oh, those simple things we say, and mean something else!
I think the most adorable Read the rest of this entry »
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Legal Representation following traumatic brain injury, injuries, and other cognitive issues can help ease the burden in many aspects of life. Don’t wait, time is of essence. Seek help now before it’s too late. The sooner the better to ask for assistance. Legal help can equal proper evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and other proper healthcare interventions. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Assistance, Health care, Legal, Librarian, Rehabilitation, TBI, Trauma and Injuries
This is something many individuals go through with chronic medical issues. You ask the question should I leave the house or should I stay home. One is always believing it will be a good day, so you go about the plans for your day. It turns out this is more of a typical day in the life of all the above mentioned individuals. Please laugh along. You may be able to identify these situations with either yourself or a loved one. I welcome any of your personal “laughter moments”! Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Adrenal Insufficiency, Brain Injury, Conditions and Diseases, Health, Laughter, TBI
A Day in My Life. Keep Smiling!
Brain injury survivors need to laugh at the things that happen. Even some of the most difficult times can be funny…at least when you reflect on what happened. Communication difficulty of various degrees occur with brain injury. This situation is an unfortunate communication barrier. I give details surrounding the situation so others can better understand what happens in the lives of brain injured survivors. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Conditions and Diseases, Hair, Hairstyle, Health, Humor, Laughter, TBI, Trauma and Injuries
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