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- “It is not as important to succeed, as to persevere”
- “I believe every one of us is born with a purpose”
- Possibility Thinking
- “Compare it (your head) to a jelly in a bowl. The bowl is the skull – a strong, protective container – and the jelly (the brain) is nestled within. …”
- Don’t Quit
- “When you can see no light at the end of the tunnel, light your own candle and let your light illuminate the world, like the radiance from a window at midnight.” That’s a metaphor, BTW
- “If you have knowledge, let others light a candle to it”
- The cognitive effects of brain injury
- ‘I get by with a little help from my friends’
Category Archives: brain injury
Picking up the pieces
picture from http://www.shatteredbrokendreams.wordpress.com Timothy Giles was punched in the head, twice. He explains how his life was changed forever. https://nzherald.pressreader.com/search?query=picking%20up%20the%20pieces%20%20timothy%20giles&in=ALL&date=Anytime&hideSimilar=0 Still Whilst the brain injury may significantly affect/impact many areas of your life… “You are not defined by your traumatic brain injury.” … Continue reading
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COMMUNICATION DISORDERS AFTER A BRAIN INJURY
A brain injury can affect our communication abilities by impairing hearing, the muscle movements of speech, or the cognitive processes that turn our thoughts into words. Communication problems vary, depending on an individual’s personality, pre-injury abilities, and the severity of … Continue reading
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From My Perspective
A book by Gill Carruthers shared from my friend Jackie’s web site From My Perspective: I just came across this book on the net, so thought I’d share and enjoy
The Effects of Head Injury on Relationships
http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/relationships-after-traumatic-brain-injury http://www.brainline.org/content/2008/11/what-happens-relationships-after-brain-injury.html https://www.google.co.nz/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=%22the%20effects%20of%20head%20injury%20on%20relationships%22 and https://www.google.co.nz/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=head+injury+relationships%22 PPS There’s an excellent resource at Headway https://www.headway.org.uk/about-brain-injury/individuals/effects-of-brain-injury/ Also see https://raycarruthersbooks.wordpress.com/2015/12/12/the-dynamics-of-our-relationship-had-entirely-changed-our-lives-turned-upside-down-and-things-would-never-be-quite-the-same-again/ and http://www.brainheadinjury.wordpress.com Enjoy ‘the journey of life’ and happy “relationships/relationshipping” Be and stay happy
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Tagged brain injury, brain injury and relationships, brain injury effects, head injury, head injury and relationships, head injury effects
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Remember The 13 Common things that people face difficulties having brain injury
After a brain injury, many people have difficulties with speaking, listening or being aware of other people’s non-verbal communication. These difficulties can include problems with talking and writing; or with understanding what they are reading, or what someone is … Continue reading
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Tagged brain injury, cognitive difficulties, communication, effects of brain/head injury, effects of head injury, effects of TBI, head injury, traumatic brain injury
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Darkness Tunnel: Fatigue After Brain Injury: BrainLine Talks With Dr. Nathan Zasler
Fatigue After Brain Injury: BrainLine Talks With Dr. Nathan Zasler and Darkness Tunnel: A journey from darkness into the light https://headbraininjury.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/fatigue-after-brain-injury-brainline-talks-with-dr-nathan-zasler/darkness-tunnel/ “Fatigue is the single-most effect that has shaped my life.” “We share what we know, so that we all may grow.” … Continue reading
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Tagged brain injury, closed head injury, cognitive difficulties, cognitive effects of brain injury, cognitive effects of head injury, effects of brain injury, effects of brain/head injury, effects of head injury, fatigue, head injury, medical information, medical resources, TBI, THe Hidden Handicap, The Silent Epidemic
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Head/Brain Injury and Dysphasia (or Aphasia)
Head/Brain Injury and Dysphasia (or Aphasia) and http://www.traumaticbraininjurytbi.wordpress.com “When a brain has been damaged, new neural pathways can be formed, learnt, strengthened and developed over time …with habit-forming, focus and practice.” – me “With focus, dedication, persistence and especially patience, support … Continue reading
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Tagged brain injury, cognitive difficulties, communication, dysphasia and aphasia, effects of brain/head injury, effects of head injury, head injury
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Every head (brain) injury is different!
“Every head injury is different and every person will be affected differently… so we all have to develop our own coping strategies.” – me from http://www.traumaticbraininjurytbi.wordpress.com and http://www.livingwithheadinjury.wordpress.com “Together, one mind, one life (one small step at a time), let’s … Continue reading
Living with Head Injury
http://www.livingwithheadinjury.wordpress.com “You live the experience, daily… and that’s why you can write (so much) about it” – m (a medical professional) from http://www.traumaticbraininjurytbi.wordpress.com “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do…best!” “I refuse … Continue reading
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Tagged brain injury, head injury, living with brain injury, living with head injury, medical information, TBI, traumatic brain injury, words of encouragement and empowerment, words of encouragement and upliftment
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My other blogs in this field
http://www.traumaticbraininjurytbi.wordpress.com https://livingwithheadinjury.wordpress.com/ and https://braininjurydiscussion.wordpress.com/ (to comment) “Together, one mind, one life (one small step at a time), let’s see how many people (and lives) we can encourage, impact, empower, enrich, uplift and perhaps even inspire to reach … Continue reading
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