#braininjurysurvivor

[ctbraininjurysupportservice-blog]

The Vital Role of Conservators. Advocating for Brain Injury Survivors

The Vital Role of Conservators. Advocating for Brain Injury Survivors Are you or someone you know a conservator for a brain injury survivor? It's a challenging role with legal, financial, and medical responsibilities, as well as communication and emotional support. At ABI Resources, we're here to help. We provide information and support to help you manage the long-term care of your loved one. Our resources cover medical and financial management, legal responsibilities, and care and support. By advocating for brain injury survivors, conservators play a vital role in their recovery. Let's raise awareness together about the challenges faced by brain injury survivors and their caregivers. #braininjurysurvivors #conservatorship #longtermcare #medicalmanagement #financialmanagement #legalresponsibilities #careandsupport #ABIResources #braininjuryawareness https://www.ctbraininjury.com/post/the-vital-role-of-conservators-advocating-for-brain-injury-survivors-abi-resources Overall, being a conservator for a brain injury survivor can be a challenging role that requires a range of skills and expertise. It is important to seek support and guidance from medical professionals, legal experts, and other professionals to ensure that you are providing the best possible care and support to the person you are conserving. ABI Resources works with multiple organizations, including DSS DMHAS WWP CCC CCCI SWCAA WCAAA Allied Yale UConn Gaylord HFSC, and more to provide the best care for individuals. ABI Resources Connecticut home-based supported living and CT community care. ABI Waiver / MFP Program agency provider.

[livinglifewithpots]

Something people don't know about brain injuries is that every injury is different. For some people a slight bump on the head might not do anything, but for others that bump could be life changing. One of the age old questions is "could a penny drop from the top of the empire state building and kill you." The answer is no but It can damage the skull. (Greenhut,2015) something so small can change someone's life in the matter of an instant. Society has its own stigma on brain injuries. We might not rationalize how a penny, a box, a lift gate, a pebble or door could cause such damage. Yet when a baseball, soccer ball, volleyball, a baseball bat, a car or a person causes the damage we understand it better. When in reality the damage from something so unpredictable could be just as damaging as those we are more aware of. This is the case with me. This is a current picture of my neck. Can you see anything wrong with it? Is it normal to you? Sadly it's not. It's far from normal. I found out just recently, all the neck pain I had from my brain injury was caused from a bone sticking into my skull. Another thing caused from a box being dropped on my head. Sadly injuries like this are more common than one might think but certain doctors don't know to look for it so it can sometimes cause people to be misdiagnosed or overlooked. Although I told doctors about the ball on the back of my neck and all the pain. They missed it. I'm very lucky to have found a chiropractor that knew what to look for. He's helping me get my c1 vertebrae out of my skull and get my spine/neck back to normal, 3.25 years after my initial injury. He says it won't be a cure all but it'll relieve alot of my issues. #braininjuryawarenessmonth #braininjuryawareness #mystory #mystoryisntoveryet #recoveryroad #braininjuryrecovery #braininjurysurvivor https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-ysNIOadZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[braininjuryandbeyond]

My Brain Injury

       On November, 16 2011 I was in the back of my parents’ SUV on my way to St. Petersburg, Florida. I was scheduled to go in for brain surgery at 9am that morning. I was only seventeen, and I had been having debilitating migraines for about a year. I knew I had to do something about the migraines, I was missing school because I was in contact pain. I had gotten an MRI several weeks prior and had met my neurosurgeon to discuss my options on the 11th. I was going to get an inner cranial pressure monitor (ICP) to test the pressure inside of my head. I had a feeling that something terrible was going to happen, but everyone in my life was assuring me that everything was going to be ok. Neurosurgeons carry out this particular surgery literally hundreds of times a week, it had to be safe, right?

        My parents and I arrived at the children’s hospital an hour early, as planned. The little voice in the back of my head kept telling me to run, but instead, I put my brave face on. The surgeon was delayed by several hours and it seemed like I was in pre-op for eternity. At noon, I was finally called back for my procedure. My parents said goodbye to me in what they called “hugs and kisses hallway” and the nurses pushed me back to the operating room. I remember lying down on a tiny metal table as my heart pounded in my chest. The anesthesiologist strapped the oxygen mask to my head, and I counted backwards from 100. 

      When I woke up, the first thing I noticed was the excruciating pain in my head. I had been told that the pain after my procedure would be minimal. I had been in constant pain from a year and did not think it could get worse than that. Next,I noticed that I was in a room that was almost entirely dark. A dim light illuminated the far side of the room and I could see that there were three or four people standing at the foot of the bed I was in. My mom stepped towards me and asked me who she was. I thought that was a stupid question and I tried to calmly say “mom” but I ended up shouting it. I was taken back by the sound of my own voice. Why did I say that so loud? Next, my dad asked me what his name was and once again, when I answered, I shouted. My own voice sounded wild and foreign to me.

       I was in so much pain that first night. I asked to be brought to the bathroom but they told me I had a catheter. That made no sense because I had been told that I would not need a catheter, and would be able to move around freely if I rolled the IV stand that held my monitor along with me. I had to pee really bad and I got frustrated that no one would take me. I became angry and began thrashing around. That was when I realized that I could not move the left side of my body. I panicked and began to thrash around more. I shouted and demanded answers. Eventually a nurse came into the room and gave me morphine, sending me into a deep, yet uncomfortable slumber.

[ccr213]

A year ago today was just another, fun day… hanging out with my kids, visiting with friends, swimming and sunning and heading to the park… until i got into a car accident that ruptured an #AVM (that i didn’t know i had) and caused a brain aneurysm. Resurrection Hospital emergency room is where they told me i had a brain bleed and where i began to realize my whole life was going to be different. “You’re lucky you’re alive!” was what everybody said to me and what kept ringing through my head every time i said to do whatever had to be done to help me… which included removing my AVM surgically. I took this first picture while waiting in the NICU (Neurological Intensive Care Unit) until i can get my AVM removed. a hospital change and 8 days later, i had the brain surgery… during my recovery, i had a #stroke. Everything is kind of blurry, but i do remember my #nurses doing EVERYTHING for me (thank goodness for them!) the cage in my mouth so i wouldn’t bite my tongue (fortunately i knew enough sign language to communicate to my brother that i wanted that cage out!) and everybody telling me how strong i was (especially every hour when they came to check on me… “watch the light. pull me towards you. push me away from you. lift your legs up…”) I did all the things just so i could GO HOME… and sleep. welp, i can honestly say that i slept most of the year away. and i want to thank EVERYBODY who was there for me in every capacity during this crazy ass journey of mine. I know i am getting better every day and i am grateful that i am still here, no matter what’s going on in the world right now. So while the world is struggling to get itself right, just know i’m at home struggling every day to try and get myself right. here’s to making it another year… #ETPhoneHome #ArteriovenousMalformation #AVMSurvivor #BrainBleed #BrainBleedSurvivor #aneurysm #AneurysmSurvivor #StrokeSurvivor #BrainInjury #BrainInjurySurvivor #ThankYou #mahalo #ThisIsMyStory and I got STORIES! welcome to the #NewNormal #ImAdapting

tl/dr: #ImStillHere 😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/CC88wKRhz3-/?igshid=g2pbd0vw7x6o

[priestesspeach]

Quickly we approach the one year mark of Ivy’s injury. Still no insight on some of the biggest questions we have been asking since day one. Gratitude we have. These are the days that wrenched my heart in thought so many months ago - Today these are the moments that continue to bring me to my knees, leaving my heart sinking in my chest, and tears in my eyes. Its days like these that you will miss the most So Cherish them and coast 💗 #cherisheverymoment #life #memories #braininjuryawareness #braininjurysurvivor #gratitude #braininjuryrecovery (at Lancaster, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ht-AInOQ6/?igshid=jkb59u1gaj1h

[tobeykai]

The only record you should worry about breaking is your own. Personal bests are meant to be temporary. Let’s go. . . . #notimeforexcuses #youarecapable #braininjurysurvivor #comeatme https://www.instagram.com/p/B6D-hm6hdEG/?igshid=1ry41kew3c28g

[enchantingpersephone]

It was suggested that while I heal from my brain injury I give embroidery a shot to help gain back my fine motor skills, and hand eye coordination. Here’s my first piece!!! And it was so much fun!!! #creativehealing . . . . #handembroidery #rewiringmybrain #braininjurysurvivor #pinupgirl #oldfashion #embroiderysampler #vintagegirl https://www.instagram.com/p/BwYtRgXgTlw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aqbz1a0ma4ed

[theheartoftbi]

#braininjurysurvivor (at Bethlehem, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck-Jhitu0-g/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[livinglifewithpots]

This is one of the hardest thing living with POTS and having lasting side effects from a Traumatic brain injury.

brain fog be like

[denebola42-blog]

Low empathy and impulse control and I don't always learn from mistakes. I am definitely not the worst about that but I still have issues. #tbiawareness #tbisurvivor #braininjurysurvivor #braininjury #theendofmentalillness #drdanielamen #amenclinics #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mentalillness I'm not antisocial just not as sociable as I used to be. (at North Ogden, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg-ShCbumFf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lalandelaw]

✅ Most adverse physiological events following the COVID-19 #vaccine are generally mild and transient, like fever/chills, headache, fatigue, myalgia and arthralgia, or local injection site effects like swelling, redness, or pain. These mild symptoms are quite common following administration of all kinds of COVID-19 vaccines. ✅ Less common, of course, are more permanent and serious adverse effects of the vaccine which could cause serious allergic reactions or long-term health problems. Over the past few years, serious adverse reactions, symptoms and conditions have been reported following immunization – reactions which are life-threatening, which requiring hospitalization, or even result in severe and permanent disability. ✅ We recently wrote about the COVID vaccine, adverse effects, work impairment and long-term disability benefits. You can find the article at www.injured.ca or follow the link in our bio. If you suffer from a serious COVID-19 vaccine illness or impairment, call us today at 1-844-525-2633 or local in Southern Ontario at 905-333-8888 today. #hamont #hamiltonontario #covid_19 #covidvacccine #burlont #burlingtonontario #hamiltonlawyer #hamiltonlawyers #disabilityadvocate ##mentalhealthadvocate #disabilityawareness #disabilitylawyer #mentalhealth #braininjuryadvocate #braininjury #braininjurysurvivor #braininjurysupport #weloveourcients #googlereviews #5starreviews #lalande #canadisabilitylawyers #ontariodisabilitylawyers (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdiYZrbrWWM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[benignevexia]

Acupuncture and Stroke Strokes can happen to anyone from birth through adulthood. There are two types of strokes: ischemic and hemorrhagic. A stroke that happens when blood supply is no longer traveling to the brain is called an ischemic stroke. A stroke that happens when a blood vessel breaks or leaks in the brain is called a hemorrhagic stroke. Both types of stroke are serious and, depending on the severity, can cause permanent damage. Rehabilitation is an important part of recovering from a stroke. As you may expect, rehabilitation options are vast and cover everything from physical activity to cognitive and emotional activities. Acupuncture works by increasing circulation of blood, relaxing muscles, and stimulating the production of neurotransmitters like endorphins and serotonin. This results in relaxation and pain relief. If you’ve had a stroke, it’s important to reduce inflammation and increase the range of motion in your affected limbs. One session typically lasts 30-60 minutes. A typical course of acupuncture therapy requires up to 12 sessions. Call or WhatsApp us for enquiries: 08038089801, 08028589079 info@benignevexiacenter.com https://benignevexiacenter.com #acupunctureforstroke #strokesurvivor #stroke #strokerecovery #strokeawareness #braininjury #strokerehab #tbi #youngstrokesurvivor #traumaticbraininjury #strokerehabilitation #braininjuryawareness #diabetes #strokesurvivorsneverquit #recovery #braininjurysurvivor #lifeafterstroke #tbisurvivor #rehab #health #occupationaltherapy #nevergiveup #physicaltherapy #covid #aphasia (at Lagos, Nigeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca7c8AVt3U_/?utm_medium=tumblr

[taylersbrainpage-blog]

Today is Sucide Prevention Day. In light of that I thought I would talk about a pretty neat app I came across and have been using for a month or so now. Questions Diary. It will ask you a random question and you have a space to put your answer. In a year, it will ask you the same question and you can compare your answers. One of the reasons I like this app and felt like others should know about it is because it does ask me some hard personal questions. Some that I've never really thought about and make me reflect on my current life situation. I usually struggle with getting my thoughts and feelings from my head to paper, having this app has seem to help me with that. I am looking forward to comparing my answers in a year and seeing what is different about my life and my outlook on life. And my inbox is always open for anyone having suicidal thoughts or even just feeling a little longer. 💜🧡💜 I have had my own battles with suicidal thoughts and it's not something I wish upon anybody. #questionsdiary #braininjury #seizure #epilepsy #education #brain #blogger #braininjurysurvivor #tbiawareness #tbisurvivor #tbi #traumaticbraininjury #advocating #suicidepreventionday (at Gardnerville, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnkqPo8HTH6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tmtu0txivbs7

[laurencemorganart]

Unsure how I feel about this, but here it is. #boxart #braininjurysurvivor #braininjury #charcoaldrawing #charcoalportraits #art #artscene #surreyartist #surrey #hampshireartist #hampshire #gayartist (at Farnham) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZVkztFJxM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uzayvys8kqz7

[globalstemcellcare]

Stem Cell Therapy Information for Brain Injury

[tobeykai]

Never search for happiness in the same person who took it away.