These are some of my favorite links. If you're ready to gain some knowledge
about TBI you're at the right place!
I've tried to place a lot of things in one
area so you won't have to spend months
researching as I have had to do since my
brain injury. There is such a vast amount of
information out there, just knowing where to
find it and being able to read and understand
it can be a major draw back. I've tried to
link you to a few to get you started and help
you understand.
Traumatic Brain Injury is a life long trauma.
The initial damage is not always the 'only'
damage. It is a daily struggle of finding
SELF. Something which most of us have left
behind somewhere. We are usually aware that
person existed "somewhere", we just don't
know where they went. To know that you are
physically the same person....you look the
same....but somehow deep inside you know that
you are NOT that same person you once knew.
That is one of the hardest struggles we will
ever have to make in our lives.
How you accept yourself and your brain injury
can make or break you. There will be
questions that you won't know how to ask, and
answers that you just can't seem to find.
SEARCH for them! Don't EVER give up until
you have them in the palm of your hand! And
then stand back and try to ask yourself, "Is
this the answer that I was looking for?"
"Can I live with this decision?" CAN YOU?
Only YOU can answer that question. Only YOU
may know when and if you've found what you've
been looking for.
And while you're asking yourself these
questions remember this....without KNOWLEDGE
my people die. Don't be the one who doesn't
question when your GUT tells you that
something isn't right. It's that lack of
knowledge that may be the turning point in
your life. And when you feel like you're
just going crazy? Look for others that have
been there before you. SEEK them out and
ASK! Those questions will never be laughed
at by another tbi survivor, for we have all
been there before. We know the pain, the
frustration, the inability that wasn't there
"before" the trauma. Don't be afraid. Don't
shut yourself in. SPEAK OUT! For it is
through OUR voices that we help ourselves and
those who will follow in our steps. WE are
the SURVIVORS! WE must be heard!
God bless you and keep you all safe and
resting in His gentle hands.
barbara jean
If you want to LEARN? This is where you start!
Click onto the FIRST link (TBI Guide)
I call it my 'SEE DICK RUN' file! START THERE!
TBI GUIDE Let Dr. Glen Johnson guide you through some of the easiest reading about tbi that you'll get on the internet! This guide is so easy you'll see why I named it my 'See Dick Run' file! You'll want to print this one out!
BRAIN FUNCTIONS - find out what parts of the brain work which part of your body.
SIMON LAW FIRM - this has some good information about BI even if you don't need an attorney.
BRAIN TRAIN - injury, recovery, behavior, computers and recovery, stress management, and coping.
KINESIOLOGY - a bit more technical, but well worth the time.
Anatomy of a Brain Injury - gets into the cellular effects of a brain injury. Some interesting info!
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD) - if you have ADD, you need to read this!
YAHOO TBI SEARCH - there are dozens of files in here....too many to count! Check some out!
GLOBAL BRAIN STEM - check this out.
BRAIN WIRING - this gets a little detailed about biochemistry and the brain, but you'll learn something here!
ONTARIO BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION - this has TONS of links and info!
Brain Trauma and the Law
Neurotrauma Law Center - an overview of the brain, glossary, and general information for you and your attorney.
TBI Law - this has some of the best info around! Learn what happens to the brain during a trauma.
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