Valuable Relationships: Doctors and Caregivers

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…)

The BEST Superhero of the Month September 2018

The Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) is honored to announce our BEST Superhero of the Month for September 2018. Congratulations to Melody Paz, a superhero mom and survivor. Known for her inspiring spirit and perseverance, Melody approaches her journey forward with positive energy while also supporting her family and fellow superheroes. Here’s what her nominator (more…)

Learning to Live with Neuro-Fatigue

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…)

Are You Ready to Power Up?

Ready to power up for fall and use your superpowers for good? That’s the theme of our latest e-newsletter, hot off the press. Click here to check it out! Would you like to get the latest (superhero) news you can use from the Brain Energy Support Team (BEST) delivered to your email inbox each month? (more…)