Comments on: Traumatic Brain Injury: A Silent Epidemic http://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/ Topics from multidimensional biopsychosocial perspectives Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:27:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: MEMORY JOGGERS « Aesthetichealingmindset's Bloghttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-602862 MEMORY JOGGERS « Aesthetichealingmindset's Blog Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:50:59 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-602862 [...] http://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/ [...] [...] http://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/ [...]

]]> By: serene naudehttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-602140 serene naude Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:50:07 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-602140 hi there, i live in Gordons Bay, near Cape Town South Africa, daughter,28, lost her 2 children and she went into a coma for 2 months after a terrible tragedyserene hi there, i live in Gordons Bay, near Cape Town South Africa, daughter,28, lost her 2 children and she went into a coma for 2 months after a terrible tragedy

serene

]]> By: serene naudehttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-602139 serene naude Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:48:21 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-602139 hi there, i live in Gordons Bay, near Cape Town South Africa, my daughter,28, lost her 2 children and she went into a coma for 2 months after a terrible tragedy.today she has her memory back, most of it,but unfortunately she wheelchair bound and can hardly use her arms/hands, but like you, we still are unsure of the future! Please let us, communicate, suddenly i feel there someone out there who understands how i feel!serene hi there, i live in Gordons Bay, near Cape Town South Africa, my daughter,28, lost her 2 children and she went into a coma for 2 months after a terrible tragedy.today she has her memory back, most of it,but unfortunately she wheelchair bound and can hardly use her arms/hands, but like you, we still are unsure of the future! Please let us, communicate, suddenly i feel there someone out there who understands how i feel!

serene

]]> By: Ley-Annhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-601950 Ley-Ann Sun, 28 Nov 2010 12:29:57 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-601950 Hi KevanMy partner is still in hospital after being assulted , and has suffered extensive frontal lobe damage and anterior occipital damage. He has woken up , (after being in a coma for ten weeks and on life support and after having had three neuro surgeries to relieve pressure - they removed his frontal bone) , and thank God , recognises me , can walk, and has started eating on his own. What I have noticed , is he seems to understand but is struggeling to express himself in words - uses funny sounding words , or says things that seem strange. He also tires easily and is easily distracted - so right now , even though the dr are not very optimistic , I hang in there , praying against all odds that we are able to recover the essentials. We live in Cape Town in South Africa - and I am intrigued to say the least to hear you say you have lived with TBI for many years .? What can I expect ... or is this a unrealistic question - nobody seems to want to talk to me about the future. Hi Kevan

My partner is still in hospital after being assulted , and has suffered extensive frontal lobe damage and anterior occipital damage. He has woken up , (after being in a coma for ten weeks and on life support and after having had three neuro surgeries to relieve pressure – they removed his frontal bone) , and thank God , recognises me , can walk, and has started eating on his own.
What I have noticed , is he seems to understand but is struggeling to express himself in words – uses funny sounding words , or says things that seem strange. He also tires easily and is easily distracted – so right now , even though the dr are not very optimistic , I hang in there , praying against all odds that we are able to recover the essentials. We live in Cape Town in South Africa – and I am intrigued to say the least to hear you say you have lived with TBI for many years .? What can I expect … or is this a unrealistic question – nobody seems to want to talk to me about the future.

]]> By: Kevan hensonhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-600578 Kevan henson Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:24:13 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-600578 Anything I can do to help anybody who is suffering from what I call "stuck in the super-glue of life".I have suffered from a tbi for over 41 years,so I have a ton of experience with it. Anyone who wants to write me,I would be more than happy to hear from you.I also want to talk to the families of tbi's. Anything I can do to help anybody who is suffering from what I call “stuck in the super-glue of life”.I have suffered from a tbi for over 41 years,so I have a ton of experience with it. Anyone who wants to write me,I would be more than happy to hear from you.I also want to talk to the families of tbi’s.

]]> By: Kevan hensonhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-600577 Kevan henson Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:59:25 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-600577 I suffered a severe tbi when I fell while mountain climbing in Colorado,April 1969,I also had to regain the use of my balance and coordination.I am not so much concerned about the physical problems that you are having as I am on the psychological and spiritual problems that you are having.I still suffer from post-traumatic-stress-syndrome,mega anxiety,and mega frustration.The only reason why I haven't blown my brains out yet is because Jesus christ,The only son of god,revealed himself to me in a couple of dreams where he showed me the power of God.Please write to me and if you don't already know him,maybe you can meet him. your brother in Christ, Kevan I suffered a severe tbi when I fell while mountain climbing in Colorado,April 1969,I also had to regain the use of my balance and coordination.I am not so much concerned about the physical problems that you are having as I am on the psychological and spiritual problems that you are having.I still suffer from post-traumatic-stress-syndrome,mega anxiety,and mega frustration.

The only reason why I haven’t blown my brains out yet is because Jesus christ,The only son of god,revealed himself to me in a couple of dreams where he showed me the power of God.

Please write to me and if you don’t already know him,maybe you can meet him.
your brother in Christ,
Kevan

]]> By: Kevan hensonhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-600576 Kevan henson Thu, 10 Jun 2010 02:02:18 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-600576 When I was 17 years old,I fell while mountain climbing in Colorado.My brain was severely bruised in 4 different area,there was a blood-clot on my brain,my right lung was partially collapsed,and my left lung had pneumonia in it.I spent 10 days in a coma afterwhich I had to learn how to see,talk,use my right side,walk and use my right side again.I also had to learn how todress,feed,and potty-train myself again.I was placed in An ultra-intensive therapy session that lasted the entire summer of 1969.After a few weeks,I regained the full use of my moeder faculties.However I still suffer from post-traumatic-stress-syndrome and it still makes things kind-of difficult for me,but I have learned how to have a real nice relationship with Jesus christHe has helped me with my depression,frustration,and anxiety. I have learned that it is ok to be imperfect because he has forgiven me of my struggles in life.I will recieve a perfect body when I leave this world.Amen.I am trying to contact as many tbi's as I can and spread the message that Jesus Christ is the son of God.He did die for us on the cross,and on the 3rd day he did rise again;and he did ascend into heaven to prepare a home for us.Please write to me and let me know how you are doing.I am open to all who have suffered tbi's to let them know that there is someone who understands what it is like to be frustrated beyond all belief.your friend and brother in Christ, Kevan Henson When I was 17 years old,I fell while mountain climbing in Colorado.My brain was severely bruised in 4 different area,there was a blood-clot on my brain,my right lung was partially collapsed,and my left lung had pneumonia in it.I spent 10 days in a coma afterwhich I had to learn how to see,talk,use my right side,walk and use my right side again.I also had to learn how todress,feed,and potty-train myself again.I was placed in An ultra-intensive therapy session that lasted the entire summer of 1969.After a few weeks,I regained the full use of my moeder faculties.However I still suffer from post-traumatic-stress-syndrome and it still makes things kind-of difficult for me,but I have learned how to have a real nice relationship with Jesus christHe has helped me with my depression,frustration,and anxiety. I have learned that it is ok to be imperfect because he has forgiven me of my struggles in life.I will recieve a perfect body when I leave this world.Amen.

I am trying to contact as many tbi’s as I can and spread the message that Jesus Christ is the son of God.He did die for us on the cross,and on the 3rd day he did rise again;and he did ascend into heaven to prepare a home for us.

Please write to me and let me know how you are doing.I am open to all who have suffered tbi’s to let them know that there is someone who understands what it is like to be frustrated beyond all belief.

your friend and brother in Christ,
Kevan Henson

]]> By: ResilientHearthttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-320614 ResilientHeart Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:18:39 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-320614 Thank you for this excellent, succint article, I am one of many struggling with a permanent TBI. Thank you for being a voice for us. Blessings, RH Thank you for this excellent, succint article, I am one of many struggling with a permanent TBI. Thank you for being a voice for us. Blessings, RH

]]> By: Amyhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-253147 Amy Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:54:59 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-253147 The more attention we can give TBI, the better! Often people don't understand what kinds of issues TBI survivors have, and this can compound the problem. We can help advocate by sharing videos on TBI and general TBI information. The more attention we can give TBI, the better! Often people don’t understand what kinds of issues TBI survivors have, and this can compound the problem. We can help advocate by sharing videos on TBI and general TBI information.

]]> By: Sheryl Bakerhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-218759 Sheryl Baker Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:45:21 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-218759 Hi. I suffered a TBI in '91 due to anoxia, via overdose during chemotherapy. There's more to it but the semi-short version is I need to use a wheelchair because my equilibrium is not great. I am strong & in excellent shape, I work out everyday, I do nautilus, I drive, I swim & I walk with a walker. But because of my equilibriiumm, I usually use my wheelchair. I am telling you the things that I CAN do because I would like you to realize that my "disability" is only my balance. It is not the inner ear, that was verified earlier this year. What can you recommend? I also have weak senses of smell & taste and my Short-term memory is not great, but the balance is my primary issue. I'm meeting soon with a doctor regarding the memory, but I've made it through college, my BS in Health Rehab Counseling, but the balance is so frustrating. Hi. I suffered a TBI in ’91 due to anoxia, via overdose during chemotherapy. There’s more to it but the semi-short version is I need to use a wheelchair because my equilibrium is not great. I am strong & in excellent shape, I work out everyday, I do nautilus, I drive, I swim & I walk with a walker. But because of my equilibriiumm, I usually use my wheelchair. I am telling you the things that I CAN do because I would like you to realize that my “disability” is only my balance. It is not the inner ear, that was verified earlier this year. What can you recommend?
I also have weak senses of smell & taste and my Short-term memory is not great, but the balance is my primary issue. I’m meeting soon with a doctor regarding the memory, but I’ve made it through college, my BS in Health Rehab Counseling, but the balance is so frustrating.

]]> By: DavidMhttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-143828 DavidM Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:02:54 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-143828 I am currently a high-school senior and I suffer from a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Nonetheless, I managed to get in a Ivy-League school that I will start this fall... I appreciate your article because what I have is truly becoming a silent epidemic. The last GNIF conference helped kids like me when they were here in SoCal. Thanks a lot! :) I am currently a high-school senior and I suffer from a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Nonetheless, I managed to get in a Ivy-League school that I will start this fall… I appreciate your article because what I have is truly becoming a silent epidemic. The last GNIF conference helped kids like me when they were here in SoCal. Thanks a lot! :)

]]> By: Perusing Psychology » Blog Archive » Finalshttp://brainblogger.com/2008/04/08/traumatic-brain-injury-a-silent-epidemic/#comment-143823 Perusing Psychology » Blog Archive » Finals Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:53:45 +0000 http://brainblogger.com/?p=861#comment-143823 [...] one of the other blogs in my blogroll. They are all excellent. I’ve also started writing some posts for BrainBlogger so I’ll have some articles appear over [...] [...] one of the other blogs in my blogroll. They are all excellent. I’ve also started writing some posts for BrainBlogger so I’ll have some articles appear over [...]

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