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Looking for tips and encouragement for the TBI recovery journey? You’ve come to the right place. I’m recovering from a TBI I had in 2012.

Orem, UT
Joined July 2018
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Working after a #braininjury can be very difficult. Learn the process I used to learn how my new brain worked and manage the effects of my injury ed.gr/b0w4a
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Learn the process I used to navigate around my #braininjury deficits and be successful at work ed.gr/b0w4b
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We all can get worn out and tired on the path of recovery from #braininjury. Here is something that helped me to stick with it ed.gr/b0w38
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"Since I wasn’t using so many of my mental resources to hold my emotional self together, those resources could now be used to repair functions like thinking and reasoning." recoveringfromtbi.com/workin…
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"Since I wasn’t using so many of my mental resources to hold my emotional self together, those resources could now be used to repair functions like thinking and reasoning." recoveringfromtbi.com/workin…
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Talking with a fellow #braininjury #survivor made me think about how people perceive The New Normal. It was an incredibly powerful realization for me. I hope that this article can help you get the most benefit from this part of the recovery journey ed.gr/b0w4c
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Personal and Family Finances is a big pain point for many #braininjury #survivors and their families. Learn 4 steps to help regroup and succeed ed.gr/b0w4e
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What’s a good place for a #braininjury #survivor to live? Someone emailed me that question recently. Here’s my answer: ed.gr/b0w4g
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"Now before you start thinking about grandmas leaning over dusty books no offense to those of you who are grandmas, let me clarify that family history has become much more 21st century, and less 19th century in the last 10 years." recoveringfromtbi.com/resili…
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Sometimes we can become isolated from others through the process of recovery from #braininjury. In this article, I talk about something that helped me maintain important relationships ed.gr/b0w39
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"Exercise was useful for about 60 minutes of relief 30 minutes exercise, 30 minutes runners high, but it wasn’t the solution to lengthly stress management." recoveringfromtbi.com/workin…
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"Exercise was useful for about 60 minutes of relief 30 minutes exercise, 30 minutes runners high, but it wasn’t the solution to lengthly stress management." recoveringfromtbi.com/workin…
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"But our perception of the final step of Acceptance, and thereby The New Normal determines if we work to rise from the ashes of our old selves, or if we stay put and become stagnant in our circumstances." recoveringfromtbi.com/New-No…
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Recognizing The New Normal after a #braininjury can be a springboard to progress in your recovery. Get some insight into how you can use this milestone to your benefit ed.gr/b0w4d
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"Making sure you have a secure place to live, giving your body and mind the right fuel, and getting enough rest will do wonders to help you start making the adjustments financial and otherwise that come with a brain injury." recoveringfromtbi.com/4-step…
Having a rough day? Enjoy watching movies? Watching a movie can help move you in a positive direction! @dlhampton ed.gr/b0w2m
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Boundaries for #braininjury #survivors and #caregivers are extremely important for both to navigate the journey together. Here are some thoughts about how to keep healthy boundaries ed.gr/b0w2n
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"It’s not going to come as a surprise to anyone when I say people and professionals in any city can be hurtful knowingly or ignorantly with brain injury survivors." recoveringfromtbi.com/3-tips…
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Great article from @dlhampton on accessing the power of #neuroplasticity to rewire your brain after #braininjury ed.gr/b0w2y
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Great article from @dlhampton about things we need to avoid to help our brain function at its best ed.gr/b0w2z
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