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Living with Brain Injury

Living with Brain Injury

Living with brain injury can be a harrowing experience to say the least.  It has been unlike anything else I have experienced in my life and something I would never wish upon another person. 

I have felt alone on my journey through much of my time since my injury.  I was deep in my despair because of my pain and that went along with new limitations thrust upon me in my life, setting me apart from most others in my age group.  It was extremely difficult and I learned something that has stuck with me. 

A lot of people talk about comparing and they say it’s like “apples to oranges.”  Well, when you have a brain injury you have to look at it completely differently.  It is more like “apples to green beans.”  Sure I may look like I am in my 40’s and I would love to be dating and living like my friends or how society “deems” it to be. 

​However, I have to remember, I am the “green bean.”  I am lucky to be alive.  Each day that I can do some mundane tasks is a win.  Is it frustrating?  Oh, yes it is!  But, it’s also important to focus on this fabulous quote by the Dalai Lama.  He said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” 

So let’s focus on the wonderful things we can control.   When we can focus on these things in our life we can begin to take control and cultivate happiness in our lives.   Here are some great tools to help us on our journey to living healthy, productive lives, with brain injury.  
Living with Traumatic Brain Injury or Migraines (TBI). Man walking across bridge.
Brain Injury Resource Library
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Understanding the Recovery Process
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Mindsource Brain Injury Network
​Disclaimer:  The following are some of the resources I found most helpful during my recovery from traumatic brain injury, headache disease, and chronic pain.  Any information found on this site is for the sole purpose of sharing helpful resources to others who may also suffer from Brain Injury,  Migraine Disease, or Chronic Pain.  Please seek professional and/or medical attention if you or someone you love are in need of services such as these or any other health care needs.  If you should have any concerns about the content shared on this site, please contact, Laura at Litupmymind@gmail.com
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    • Headache Science
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