Effects of TBIs on relationships
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Brain Injury #7. My brush with the surreal.
Mid-twentieth century phone use can seem primitive to people who have always had telecommunication mobility. Except for being able to speak directly to someone, the mobile phone of today and the phone of my youth have little in common. The telephone, a heavy hunk of technology, was usually a boxy black unit with a clear Continue reading
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Case study: 60 year old woman & the concept of impediment to cure. Part 2
An impediment to cure is a burden that holds someone back from experiencing full health. The impediment may be something in the diet the person can’t metabolize; something toxic in the environment; a parasite or infection that saps or pollutes the person’s system; heavy metals, systemic mold, poor blood sugar regulation – the possibilities are Continue reading
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Effects of TBIs on Relationships, Part 6
Although I have dozens more examples, this is the final installment addressing the effects TBIs have on relationships. TBIs can feel contagious to those who have to deal with an injured loved one, friend, or colleague. The injuries are disruptive, disorienting, and disheartening to everyone involved. Thanks again to Nan Dunne, ND, for her encouragement Continue reading
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Effects of TBIs on Relationships Part 4
Changes in sleep patterns is probably the most common disrupter that romantic partners complain of after a head injury. Change in sleep habits. “If you can help Doug, I’ll kiss your feet. He’s up at all hours, TV on full blast or banging around in the garage with the radio on full-bore. The neighbors have Continue reading
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Effects of TBIs on Relationships Part 3
Continuing the discussion A common complaint among TBI survivors is a sense of loss. Not your simple “I lost my keys” or “I lost my train of thought”, although these can be enough to drive one bonkers. Most survivors of TBIs express a loss of some aspect of “self”. They no longer recognize themselves and Continue reading
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Effects of TBIs on Relationships Part 1
I recently wrote a piece enumerating problems TBIs might cause. (https://wordpress.com/post/mylifeinbraininjuries.com/209 published 4/2/23) To restate & abbreviate: “In sickness and in health” is a promise often made with the mindset that “sickness” is a temporary condition – we either heal from or succumb to an illness, right? Unfortunately, there’s a huge and uncomfortable terrain between Continue reading
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This is a work of non-fiction depicting actual events in the life of the author, presented as truthfully as recollection permits. In order to protect the privacy of the very real people involved, names and other identifying characteristics have often been changed.
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