Tag Archives: head injury

From My Perspective

Posted on December 31, 2016 by craig lock

A book by Gill Carruthers   shared from my friend Jackie’s web site https://brainheadinjury.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/i-just-came-across-this-book-on-the-net-so-thought-id-share/   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0W8GPB and https://www.amazon.com/dp/1541386388/   enjoy

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The Effects of Head Injury on Relationships

Posted on December 24, 2016 by craig lock

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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Remember The 13 Common things that people face difficulties having brain injury

Posted on June 27, 2016 by craig lock

  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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Darkness Tunnel: Fatigue After Brain Injury: BrainLine Talks With Dr. Nathan Zasler

Posted on April 20, 2016 by craig lock

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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Head/Brain Injury and Dysphasia (or Aphasia)

Posted on February 28, 2016 by craig lock

  https://headbraininjury.wordpress.com/2015/08/21/head-brain-inhjury-and-dysphasia/ 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 and love, a brain, … Continue reading →

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Every head (brain) injury is different!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by craig lock

“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 →

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Living with Head Injury

Posted on February 25, 2016 by craig lock

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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My other blogs in this field

Posted on February 20, 2016 by craig lock

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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“Not everybody will understand your journey. That’s OK…”

Posted on February 1, 2016 by craig lock

from   https://www.facebook.com/THINKHeadInjuryAwarenessNZ   and http://www.thinknz.org.nz/   “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 their fullest … Continue reading →

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The Cognitive Effects of Brain (Head) Injury

Posted on January 12, 2016 by craig lock

My book is being published and should be out later today Amazon (e-book) see http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AIJ7V7M   and the paperback has just been published see http://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Effects-Brain-Head-Injury/dp/1523375531/ “Compare it (your head) to a jelly in a bowl. The bowl is the skull … Continue reading →

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