Brain Recovery

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.

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 book is about the discovery that the human brain has its own unique way of healing. For centuries we believed that the price we paid for our brain's complexity was that, compared to other organs, it was fixed and unregenerative - unable to recover from damage or illness. In his revolutionary new book, Norman Doidge turns this belief on its head.

Unlock the Mystery of Addiction – Understand, Heal, and Overcome Brain Change delves deep into the complexities of addiction, offering raw, unfiltered insights from over 35 years of working with addicts, their families, and communities. Through gripping real-life stories and expert analysis, Jack Daley breaks down the psychological, societal, and biological forces behind addiction. Whether you’re battling addiction, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking knowledge, Brain Change reveals the human face of addiction, providing hope, compassion, and practical steps toward recovery. ...

When a restrictive eating disorder has had a destructive effect on your life and you haven't been able to understand why it's so hard to overcome, Addicted to Energy Deficit is the book you need. Bringing in neuroscience and research evidence, as well as personal and professional experience, Helly Barnes provides an explanation for restrictive eating disorders that will resolve your unanswered questions and fit your experience. This includes: A credible explanation for restrictive eating disorders as a brain-based addiction to the state of energy deficit. The evolutionary, genetic and ...

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 ...

Angela Leigh Tucker had not expected death that day. Newlywed, thirty years old and a successful public relations professional, she and her husband were driving home when a semi-truck hurtled over the center-lane divider and crushed their SUV. Her husband died on impact. She was left hanging onto life by a thin, golden thread. With her brain severely injured and her neck, shoulder, and ribs broken, she had instantly lost everything but her will to live.

In this deeply moving and resourceful memoir, beloved actor-director and New York Times best-selling author Joe Pantoliano takes aim at the stigma attached to what he calls “brain dis-ease” by writing candidly and humorously about his own journey through clinical depression and addiction.

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 ...

Humans are often fearful of the day the world will be ruled by machines, but have they not already taken over? The average person spends 4-5 hours a day on their phone, about a third of the time they are awake. We self-interrupt our work and social lives, forgo sleep, procrastinate important tasks and opt for digital distraction when we're bored or feel uncomfortable. NHS neurology doctor and neuroscientist Faye Begeti describes what is happening in our brain when we use our phones and why we have formed so many fixed and negative habits around them.

If traditional recovery methods don't speak to you, "Big Sober Energy" is your next must-listen audiobook. Blending memoir with practical spirituality, this book shows you how to build a life so fulfilling, you'll enjoy staying sober. Through eleven powerful practices, "Big Sober Energy" guides you to rewrite limiting stories, rebuild self-trust, and tap into communities that uplift and liberate. This book isn’t about giving anything up; it’s about gaining a new level of personal power and harnessing your energy to become a transformative force in recovery.

Dive into the compelling voyage of "Hijacked Minds," a riveting exploration of the psychological and neurological underpinnings of addiction. With a focus that is both broad and deep, this eBook takes you on an intellectual adventure from the micro to the macro, exploring the intricate workings of the human brain as well as the societal impacts of addiction. Commence this journey with a foundational understanding of the intricate world of neurotransmitters – the very chemicals that govern our ability to feel pleasure, reward, and, ultimately, that form the base of the addictive process. ...

The deeply personal and complex human traits of worthiness, deserving, self-worth, and self-esteem, govern our success. How we value ourselves plays such a critical role in what opportunities we pursue that it can hardly be overstated. Self-worth is an ever-changing pair of glasses that broadens or limits our view of the world, colors every life experience, and propels us to take action or grounds us in stagnation. Self-worth is the foundation of all our choices, all our reactions, and all our efforts.

Discover the boundless potential of the human brain with "Mind Over Matter," the transformative eBook that delves deep into the groundbreaking realm of neuroplasticity. This comprehensive tour de force is poised to redefine your understanding of the mind's capacity to evolve and adapt throughout your life. Embark on a captivating journey through the foundations of neuroplasticity, as you explore how modern neuroscience has shattered long-held beliefs about the brain's potential to change. With precision and clarity, "Mind Over Matter" strips away the myths and shines a light on what ...

You survived a stroke, but now you’re dealing with the painful uncertainty, anxiety, and depression left in its wake. You’re ready to take control and take back your mental health—you just need a little help. You never had this level of anxiety or depression before, but your stroke changed everything. That was my story, too. Until I reached my breaking point and had to get help.

Reviews You’d struggle to find a better book on stroke survival - Readers’ Favorite What readers will walk away with is a renewed sense of determination and hope – Indies Today Inspirational. This book is a candle shining in a window to guide the sufferer safely home – Elizabeth James, author, Amazon Reviewer I ALWAYS THOUGHT I WAS AFRAID OF DEATH. And yet, when they brought me back from the medical places, and I was lying paralyzed, in a metal hospital bed at home, with catheter in my dick, bedpan at my ass, attendant maid looking anxiously on, and death in a clasp around me, I ...

The Badass and Sober Experiment: How to Quit Drinking and Start Thinking is your ultimate guide to quitting alcohol without losing your edge. Whether you're looking to stop drinking, maintain sobriety, or embrace a sober lifestyle in the new year, this refreshingly honest and humor-filled book offers practical strategies for alcohol-free living.

In The Traumatic Stress Recovery Workbook, trauma and neuroscience expert Jennifer Sweeton provides forty brain-changing techniques for overcoming PTSD that you can begin using right away to build resilience, boost self-confidence, and develop self-efficacy. You'll learn what happens in your brain after experiencing trauma, and why it reacts in ways that cause even more distress. You'll also discover evidence-based strategies grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience to manage psychological and physical—or somatic—symptoms—so you can get back to your life.

We all slip into some form of subtle addiction from time to time. It’s only human to desire comfort. But what happens when we start abusing our body to derive pleasure? Recent studies have shown that 1 in every 20 adults is a victim of food addiction. Perhaps you’ve tried a few fasting or dieting methods yourself. But most of them are hard to sustain and make you slip back and feel guilty. It’s time to put an end to this vicious cycle. This edition of the audiobook brought to you by the Self-Help-Guide, includes the best of various programs, distilled into one carefully-designed plan.

A personal account of the stroke experience and the recovery and rehabilitation process. A guide for stroke victims, family and caregivers on what to expect immediately following a stroke, and during the recovery and rehabilitation process.