In the last year and a half, I’ve discovered a couple of valuable relationships I’d been missing out on before my traumatic brain injury (TBI): a primary care doctor and a caregiver. I never had those relationships because I did the most boneheaded thing I’ve ever done: I didn’t see a doctor for years. If (more…)
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) really is the gift that keeps on giving. They’re just not the kind of gifts anyone wants to get. After my TBI, I learned this the hard way. Suddenly, I had long-term mental and physical problems I never had experienced before: constant fatigue and muscle weakness; loss of mental clarity (more…)
(Editor’s note: Writer Isaac Peterson shares his personal philosophy on the why behind his own writing. Isaac has shared other articles on writing exploration, tips and more. For inspired writing, click here. For super writing tips, click here and here. To see the full catalog of Isaac’s articles, click here. In the meantime, for those who (more…)
(Editor’s Note: Writer Isaac Peterson has shared his journey forward after having a stroke in November 2016 on this blog. Today, he shares his personal self-care strategies, that are not only beneficial for fellow survivors, but are terrific tips for everyone and anyone. Enjoy! K.T.) I’ve been told that self-care is kind of a hot (more…)
Okay, everybody. I’m back now from taking a break and giving my brain a chance to cool down a bit. You might remember that last time, I described a regional TBI conference I attended, and that after hearing others describe their life’s experiences and challenges, I came to some realizations.This article is about three of (more…)
Writing is an exploration of the BEST kind. The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is honored to know the finest explorers, who have, through the written word, helped us explore the world around us and learn new things. Many thanks to our fantastic BEST guest bloggers and writing contributors, past and present, for sharing their (more…)