My life changed drastically so many years ago today, 12 to be exact, yet this day is still so important to me. It was on this day that I showed that I wasn’t giving up, no matter what happened. It wasn’t something conscious, I don’t remember it, but my body didn’t give up that night, … Continue reading 12 years
Category: Brain Injury
I did it again, I controlled my seizures for another year! I am now nine years seizure free! Nine years is a lot and every day that goes by without a seizure, it becomes less likely that I will have another one. I will know better what the chances are when I get the EEG … Continue reading Nine years seizure free!!!
It’s March again, that means it’s Brain Injury awareness month and it’s very important that we each understand or are aware of what a brain injury is, that in can affect anyone at anytime, and how to protect ourselves and others. It’s never too late to learn. Bellow is the link to my Brain Injury … Continue reading Happy Brain Injury Awareness Month
I had my 6 month appointment with my neurologist today, and just like for the last eight years, everything was fine with my epilepsy. His first question was the same as always, any seizures? And my answer was also the same as in the past, no! When I told him about my new job, I … Continue reading Another successful visit to the neurologist
As usual, I was very excited about my appointment to see my neurologist for my 6 month visit. His first question, as usual, was if I had had any seizures. He assumed I hadn’t since I had not called him but he still has to ask and my answer was obviously no, no seizures. I … Continue reading Another neurologist appointment
On March 29, 2015 I decided to share the journey I had been on for three years. I was scared and a little insecure, but today, nine years later I’m proud to say I have lost some of that fear and insecurity. It’s still difficult putting myself out there and waiting to see if people … Continue reading Nine years later
I went for my first appointment of the year with my neurologist. I always like to go with someone in case he says something that I need to remember, gives me instructions or anything that someone else needs or should hear in case I forget. Today had to go by myself and I was a … Continue reading Big milestone at the neurologist
Ten years ago today was the third and last surgery on my cranium after the accident I was in nine months before in May. Even though it has been a decade, I still remember how terrified I was during the days before and the day of the operation. I remember still being awake as the … Continue reading September 21, 2012
I didn't think about it, but writing this brings a lot of old feelings back. I can't help but look back at the last seven years of my life, at least what I can remember of them and the worst moments come to mind. From that very first memory that always makes me sad and … Continue reading Seven years later…
I read an article today that inspired me and I want to follow the write's example. maybe my take on his message may seem a little bit angrier but maybe I was sort of venting while I wrote this: As my emotions have gotten more stable during these seven years after my brain injury there … Continue reading You write your own story
Yesterday I realized that for the first time I missed an appointment with my neurologist earlier this month. I still don't understand how that could happen, those appointments are the most important ones, at least for me. I'm still wondering why they didn't call me from his office to confirm the day before like they … Continue reading It has been a very long time since I’ve read a book so captivating
14 Things You Can Do Every Day To Protect Your Mental Health As You Age It seems very appropriate to share this article today, tomorrow being the day that I am officially one ear older. I really like that they word it nicely and don't say "as you get older", but "as you age". You … Continue reading Things to do as I get older
I have a few saved drafts on my blog that I never published but for some reason never deleted. I don't remember then I wrote any of them but I think reading them again helps me see how much I've changed and grown through this whole process. Here is the fist one: People don't often … Continue reading This isn’t me
When Lotje Sodderland had a stroke at age 34, she started filming her life from her iPhone when she woke up, two days later. She filmed everything because she wanted to remember. This later came together in a documentary called My Beautiful Broken Brain. The documentary begins showing us her cerebral hemorrhage. After she regains … Continue reading “My Beautiful Broken Brain”
Check out this brain-training video game created by a neuroscientist after her father suffered a brain injury. Using this game, users can accomplish real-life tasks, like driving and cooking. Doing this combines physical movement to activate the whole neural network and also increases cognition and brain plasticity. Video games like Intendu one are used during … Continue reading Intendu- Brain training and rehab video game
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