And it is with great pleasure I introduce you to one success: Jusmee (SE)… the Exasperated Brain Child with Brain Injury! (Glamorous, Fun-loving, grateful, and Light-hearted; I am Jusmee.)
I was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury after collapsing on a stress-filled day on the job some time ago. (crashing the back of my head on a carpeted concrete floor.)
Although it took months for my injury to show itself, I had strange experiences. For instance, I was trying to get the car out of the garage.
Then, once making it safely to the train station… I could not park in between two vehicles; I had forgotten how to do it. So, to not damage anyone’s car, I chose to park in places where fewer people would park.
I parked so that I could drive forward instead of backing out. Why? So, I could see what was coming. Mostly, it was a matter of caution for me.
A moment later…I would have a meltdown… what the hell is wrong with me? I was bewildered and didn’t have a clue what was happening to me!
Of course, I had no clue what was going on, and not to mention, my memory was shattered.
Fortunately for me, I had a keen desire to go into therapy…Fantasy seldom correlates with reality.”
So…off I went into therapeutic sessions every three daysAMP for 18 months. Have you ever heard of the terminology “losing yourself?”
When a brainchild with a brain injury loses themselves to the world around them, what happens? As you stare into an unfamiliar place and time, you wonder how to regain the part of yourself you have lost.
I daresay, days turn into weeks which turn into months, until one day the therapist asks if you are still here…and do you even remember where you are in the first place? What happened to your dreams? Where did they go?”
Hell. I didn’t know who I was at that point. I was the same person when I looked in the mirror. However, I had trouble with my memory, concentration, attention, slurred speech, and thinking.
Today, I hope to share my experiences and my long road to regaining myself partially. And how people who have suffered a brain injury and how their brains make it hard for them to do things as everyone else does.
A severe brain injury can affect all aspects of people’s lives, including relationships with family and friends and their ability to work or remain employed, do household chores, drive, and do other normal daily activities.
Simply put, it isn’t easy being different, especially when your differences don’t even feel like something done on purpose by yourself!
I’m trying my best to love myself as is– because sometimes it takes time before our flaws can become perfections in disguise.
At any rate, I hope this post will help shed some light on the struggles these people go through every day of their lives so that maybe someday, there will be a better understanding of what a traumatic brain injury does to a person.
I think it’s safe to say being different is hard. But, having a traumatic brain injury can make things even more difficult because you have something that makes your differences more pronounced and amplified than they would be otherwise.
From not knowing how to communicate effectively to trouble controlling emotions or sensory input, there are many obstacles on the road back from this type of injury – one which often people don’t fully understand until they experience it themselves.
The best way we know how to show our support is by sharing these tips (and maybe some jokes) about what life is like after sustaining this severe condition; so please follow me if you want updates on my journey
https://youtu.be/tjlUcXm-Tho
What are common symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?TBI symptoms vary depending on:
TBI injuries can be both local (the exact place on the brain where the injury occurred) and include the surrounding tissues, which can also be affected by the damage to the initial site.
This means that some symptoms appear right away, while others may appear several days or even weeks later and evolve over time.
A person with TBI may or may not lose consciousness. Loss of consciousness, sometimes called a blackout, does not necessarily mean the TBI is severe, especially if the blackout lasts for only a short time. Learn about treatments for TBI.
A person with a mild TBI may experience any of the following:
A person with moderate or severe TBI may have some of the symptoms listed for mild TBI. In addition, the person may experience any of the following:
To concludeRead moreAMP
Sources:
https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/brain-injury-awareness
https://soarworks.samhsa.gov/article/soar-infographics
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Well, I entered this world in 1955, I've journeyed through it, I've experienced loads of discomfort, taken a few tumbles, even had a butt-breaking incident, and encountered a TBI. In addition, I struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety. But hey, at least I can laugh about it all!
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