Advocacy, news, and information for service members, veterans, and their families living with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or post-traumatic stress (PTSD).
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#Alexithymia: A Quick Guide tofor People with #Concussion and #BrainInjury
A brain injury can affect your emotions in many ways.
Some people feel emotions more intensely.
Some people feel them less than they did before the injury.
Both are normal.
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Nov 11 was the fifteen-year anniversary of the accident that changed everything in David Grant's life. He's had fourteen anniversaries before this year’s milestone. One might think they are all the same, but this year was tough. Perhaps the toughest.
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For those in the #NewYork/#NewJersey area … don’t miss this Saturday, 27 April’s Jojo’s Cause event to raise money for both #braininjury #research and families in need at the local level. jojoscause.org/
Today is a special day to show some appreciation for the #Caregivers in your life.
If you are a #Caregiver, thank you for all you do!
#ThankYou
#Caregiving
#ThankACaregiver
#NationalCaregiversDay
We are grateful for your support on this #GivingTuesday.
Donate today and TRIPLE your support to @BrainLine and @BrainLineMil!
Donate here: bit.ly/BrainLineDonate
#ThankYou #GivingTuesday2023 #BrainInjury #TBI #PTSD
"After successfully dodging #COVID for over 3 years, the virus finally struck our household."
BrainLine.org blogger David A. Grant discusses "Long Brain Injury" - the #BrainFog, #fatigue, and other #BrainInjury symptoms made worse by #COVID19.
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"I don’t really care why playing a role alleviates some of my husband's #PTSD symptoms, I am just glad it does!"
Veteran #caregiver Stacey Shade-Ware blogs about the healing power of dressing up at Renaissance Fair.
#VeteranCaregiver #Acting
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🧟♀️ Brains!🧟♂️
You don't have to be a zombie to appreciate a good #brain.
Learn about different types of #neuroimaging or brain scans used to see your brain: brainline.org/slideshow/brai…
(IMG: "Happy Halloween from @BrainLine")
ALT Two jackolanterns with text: "Happy Hallloween from BrainLine"
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TODAY is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a day for global mental health awareness
About HALF of individuals living with #TBI are affected by depression within the 1ST YEAR after injury and and nearly TWO-THIRDS are affected within 7 YEARS after injury
RESOURCES⬇️
"Prior to my injury, there had been nothing to compensate for."
BrainLine.org blogger David A. Grant shares how #CompensatoryStrategies help him every day while living with #TraumaticBrainInjury.
#TBI
#BrainInjury
#GoogleTools
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay!
PTSD expert @TamarRodney, PhD, shares why #MentalHealth is just as important as #PhysicalHealth: bit.ly/MentalPhysicalHealthB…
If you are living with #BrainInjury or #PTSD visit BrainLine.org to learn about improving your mental health. #Hope
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
In this personal essay, learn how #yoga helped one mother process the #trauma and impact of her late-term pregnancy loss.
#PTSD
#TraumaHealing
#YogaForPTSD
#PregnancyLoss
#PregnancyLossAwareness
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"... an unexpected consequence followed: my decades-long #depression disappeared. I was as stunned as anyone"
BrainLine.org blogger David A. Grant shares his experiences with #BrainInjury/#TBI
#Hope
#SuicideAwarenss
#SuicideAwarenessMonth
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"Am I able to discern whether something is in my best interest?"
BrainLine.org contributor David A. Grant shares his experiences of living with and overcoming #ExecutiveDysfunction after #BrainInjury #TBI
#TraumaticBrainInjury #BrainInjury #hope #ExecutiveFunction
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"Exploring my own 'firsts,' though painful at times, are positive reminders that I’m also on my road to #recovery — alongside my amazing son, Steven."
#Caregiver Norma Myers shares #SelfCare tips in, "Being a #Survivor of a Survivor: A Mom’s Firsts."
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Road Home treats veterans and service members struggling with the invisible wounds of #PTSD, #MST, and related conditions. Services are offered regardless of length of service or discharge status -- and at no cost to the #veteran. bit.ly/2Lxrivq #mentalhealth #activeduty
"While I am fully aware that we have a tough road ahead, I feel ready to move through whatever comes next."
@Brainline contributor David A. Grant shares his #optimism and #resilience while living with brain injury #TBI.
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#Caregiver
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"Our eldest daughter died unexpectedly... Suffice it to say, I am a wreck."
#VeteranCaregiver and BrainLine.org Director Stacey Shade-Ware blogs about loss in: "#Grief and #Triggers – Talking About #Death with Friends and Strangers"
#PTSD
bit.ly/BLgrief
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Take a moment from your long week to Just #Breathe.
Learn how our partner @LoveYourBrain heals those living with brain injury through meditation, yoga, and the simple act of breathing: brainline.org/just-breathe-l…
#TBI #BrainInjury #JustBreathe #Meditation #InhaleExhale