Brain Injury

The causes of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors grew up in houses that were not homes-in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous. If you felt unwanted, unliked, rejected, hated, and/or despised for a lengthy portion of your childhood, trauma may be deeply engrained in your mind, soul, and body. This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering.

A raw, honest memoir about anxiety, burnout, and the journey to healing. “No, I’m Not Fine. Thank You.” is the powerful true story of a nurse whose life was forever changed by trauma—and how she found her way back to herself. After a traumatic brain injury brought her fast-paced, high-stress career to a crashing halt, Laura was forced to confront the emotional toll she had been carrying for years. Behind her perfectly put-together life was a woman battling anxiety, people-pleasing, and the weight of never feeling "enough." This memoir is for anyone who has ever said “I’m fine”...

Lauren Marks was 27 when an aneurysm ruptured in her brain and left her fighting for her life. She woke up in a hospital soon after with serious deficiencies to her reading, speaking, and writing abilities, and an unfamiliar diagnosis: aphasia. This would be shocking news for anyone, but Lauren was a voracious reader, an actress, director, dramaturg, and pursuing her PhD. At any other period of her life, this diagnosis would have been a devastating blow. But she woke up...different.

The Mystery of the Dent in My Head is a short, humorous look at what happened when I died of a heart attack on August 15, 2015. I collapsed on the floor at a customer site. Paramedics shocked me five times on the way to the hospital, then two more in the ER before I was brought back to life. I was dead for over 20 minutes. Doctors placed a stent to open my widowmaker artery, then put me into a coma to save my brain function. Waking up from said coma, I was shocked to find a very large dent in my head. I have no idea how it got there. Neither does anyone else. Does this not strike you as odd?

In the summer of 1999, doctors raced against the clock to save Cody Parmer's life after a terrible car accident on a rural Idaho road. His parents, Brenda and Kreg Parmer, prayed that God would save him, and received their miracle. Months after his recovery a mysterious new discovery threatened to take Cody's life once more, but this time the doctors couldn't fix it. As Cody fought for his life, his mother searched for answers. Why would God let this happen? Would God save her son, just to let him die a short time later? Even if Cody lived, could the family handle his injuries and ...

Dementia is one of the least understood and researched diseases of all time. It is quickly becoming an epidemic, and the Home Caregiver is often left confused, uninformed, and frustrated when left with the responsibility of caring for a Loved One. A lot of contradicting information and incomplete diagnoses sometimes cause despair and Caregiver Melt-Down. This is no surprise, as Dementia is often called 'The Caregiver's Disease'. This book covers an extensive range of topics to cover most questions the Caregiver of a Dementia patient may have. Because the Home Caregiver is the direct link to...

Tim Wilder, called Starboy by his loved ones, was eighteen and ready to leave for college with his best friends, Oliver and Alex. Tragically, after a car crash the night of his high school graduation ending with him with a head blow that cause him brain damage, everything changed. After the coma, he was... different. He began regressing to infantile behavior, starting with potty accidents that forced his family to put him in diapers. Then, sucking his thumb, babytalking, enjoying baby cartoons, crying and bawling and being needy. Without a good prognosis from the doctors, his father was ...

“Discharged from a hospital just means you’re not dead.” These words of Ralph B. Lilly, M.D., describe his early struggle to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Lilly was a forty-four-year-old practicing neurologist sitting on his motorcycle at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended him in 1980. In the ICU, after regaining consciousness and being told what happened, he asked, “What’s a hospital? What’s a motorcycle?” This tragic experience transformed his life and his approach to his neurology practice: doctors treat those with brain injury; but loved ones heal them.

When PhD candidate Sarah Vallance is thrown from a horse and suffers a jarring blow to the head, she believes she walks away unscathed. The next morning, things take a sharp turn as she’s quickly led from work to the emergency room. By the end of the week, a neurologist delivers a devastating prognosis: Sarah suffered a traumatic brain injury that has caused her IQ to plummet, with no hope of recovery. Her brain has irrevocably changed.

Written by Twylia G. Reid, “BROKEN WINGS” is a true story of a mother’s unwavering love and courage for her son in the aftermath of a car accident. Main character, Mylon, was in all respects a bright young man on track towards the future he imagined when his life changed forever. Reid artfully describes the medical, emotional and spiritual difficulties of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor and his caregiver as she shares the pain of her son’s TBI diagnosis; and her commitment to support him through recovery and learning to live anew. She walks readers through accounts of ...

In this eBook, we explore the extraordinary relationship between woodpeckers and their remarkable resilience to traumatic brain injury (TBI)—a feat of nature that has captivated scientists and researchers alike. Woodpeckers, with their unique ability to peck thousands of times a day without suffering brain injuries, offer a fascinating glimpse into the possibilities of biomechanical and neurological innovations for human applications. Through an examination of their specialized anatomy, including shock-absorbing skull structures, precise pecking techniques, and evolutionary adaptations, ...

Bare Knuckle Boxing, now the fastest growing combat sport in the world, is still even in this day and age often stigmatised, but did you know that Bare Knuckle Boxing is medically proven to be safer than gloved boxing? Yes, its true and Punch Drunk will explain why. Starting back in 1741 and the story of how the first set of universally accepted boxing rules, Boughton’s rules were formulated and published in 1743, later the basis of the London Prize ring rules all the way up until the current day with expert testimony from qualified medical professionals and stars of the sport at the top ...

How Botox Can Help Stroke and Vegetative Patients Reclaim Movement and Comfort By Kaiim Daids Unlock the Power of Healing Hidden in Plain Sight When the world goes quiet after a stroke or traumatic brain injury, hope often fades with it. Muscles freeze. Joints contract. And families are left navigating heartbreak with no roadmap. But what if one of the most misunderstood medical tools-Botox-could offer real comfort, restored movement, and a new chance at dignity? In Beyond the Silence, Kaiim Daids delivers a life-affirming, eye-opening guide for families, caregivers, and advocates seeking ...

This guide will be helpful in your understanding of the Slum Mental Test. (and prep) · A Guide for Understanding and Preparing for the Saint Louis University Mental Exam · Test Tips, Preparedness · Explaining Type of Questions · Examples, Scoring · What is Actually Measured Reduce Anxiety Stress. Understand the Test, know what to expect, Review the scoring system , scale and how questions will be administered. Find out the types of questions are on the exam,. what areas of cognitive performance are evaluated. Know how results are interpreted. Contents Include: Introduction Overview of ...

Step into the enigmatic realm of the human mind with the groundbreaking eBook, "Shadows in the Mind's Eye". This compelling tome serves as your guiding light into the often-misunderstood world of neurological disorders and the fragile intricacies of brain health. With a focus on clarity and comprehension, this must-read volume provides a deep dive into the complex mechanisms that govern our most vital organ—the brain. "Shadows in the Mind's Eye" embarks on an immersive journey, beginning with a foundational overview of the brain's architecture and the myriad neurological conditions that ...

Akasha demystifies the alternative healing modalities that will help you recover from a traumatic brain injury and move out of the space of PTSD into a calmer, more peaceful existence. The extraordinary journey the book takes you on through the chaotic experience of post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury will touch your heart and inspire you to believe in yourself and what you are capable of. It is put in terms easy to understand how the modalities work, and what they do for you. This is a great guide book for those unfamiliar with alternative healing.

Dear Frustrated Concussion Sufferer: Many elite athletes never get over their concussions. They can't think straight. They can't remember. They can't function. They can't work! Don't be one of those people. You're in the right place if: 1. You’re still having terrible headaches long after your concussion. 2. You’re holding off the things you want to do because of the aftermath of your concussion. 3. You’ve been forced to quit your job. 4. You’re depressed. 5. You’re having ANY thoughts of suicide at all! A concussion is not a LIFE sentence. The best advice that the best ...

What happens when life knocks you down unexpectedly? Let’s face it. Life is full of setbacks. How we respond to those setbacks can mean the difference between moving forward or staying stuck. In 2009, Dr. Chuck Sandstrom experienced a setback that would impact every area of his life. Recovery would be long and arduous. No matter what you have faced, are facing, or will face, Dr. Sandstrom wants to help you bounce back to a life of not just surviving…but thriving. What are you waiting for? It’s time to stand back up and make the most of this life we’ve been given!

Often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a life-altering event that can produce a wide range of symptoms affecting physical as well as psychological health. Now, a physician shares her personal journey with TBI after suffering a life-changing accident. In this touching and informative book, Dr. Chrisanne Gordon chronicles her struggles - the high points as well as the lows - as she is challenged to make sense of what happened and realizes that her medical training did not prepare her for these struggles.

The book contains safety tips and preventative measures, teaches how to look for symptoms of a concussion and TBI, including: Talk about gear, safety prevention tips, and general preventative measures that you can take in both contact and non-contact sports, dangerous hobbies and child activities A plan of action just in case these preventative measures don’t work out It also teaches the reader how to look for symptoms of a concussion and what steps to take if there is an injured party. It has defined different traumatic brain injuries and generally educates the buyer on what can happen ...