Brain Injury

Most of my posts are centered more around sharing a part of an issue I might be having, yet with an uplifting spin. Now though after weeks of numerous albeit appreciated Dr appts, I'm physically and a bit emotionally compromised.

🚨Possible Trigger Warning:
I just got some great news that I'll be able to receive Blepharoplasty and brow shelf lift surgery to help ease the effects from head injuries which I suffered 8 yrs ago due to an IPV-related assault. I'm still getting used to the idea that I've been graced with such a gift. For the couple of years after the incident it was nearly impossible for me to look in the mirror due to the disfigurement he caused, both physically and psychologically.

I've worked extremely hard at healing from all aspects of this part of my history. Now what I'm facing is rewiring my circuitry. I'll need to prepare what I hope will be for me, wonderful experiences in getting comfortable socially all over again. This is a daunting task, as one burdened with so many disabling challenges.

🤔 What are your thoughts on how I might focus in mindfulness and reintroducing myself into daily routines as essentially a new person? I know that I'll not be new on the inside, but my psyche will feel that way.

I remain consistent with other VA providers such as mental health therapy, and will be sharing this news with them. Until I can get in for an appt, I wanted to share to the group and seek helpful feedback as you feel comfortable.

Thanks and 🧠 Survive To Thrive 🕊

#MightyTogether #BrainInjury #MentalHealth #ADHD #Anxiety
#Trauma #Depression
#intimatepartnerviolence
#Fibromyalgia
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#ParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome #ChronicVestibularMigraine #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder
#ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #Osteoarthritis

It seems as if my posts lately haven't met with the approval of the editors, though I've really been struggling and have needed support. After a stretch of silence, I have for a few days now attempted to reach out to this community #MightyTogether for strength and support. This is the first time in the nearly two months I've been on this platform, where I've run into this issue.

I've been experiencing some serious pain flares and have been given the news that I'll be receiving a very helpful surgery. I get the impression that it's better if we don't reference what caused our illnesses. Even though we deal with #MentalHealth issues here as if an issue we're dealing with is causing us great distress and it deals with IPV or #Trauma in the home, we're to keep it to ourselves, right?

Disillusioned

#Anxiety
#Depression
#TraumaticBrainInjury
#ParoxysmalHemicrania
#PostconcussionSyndrome #ChronicVestibularMigraine
#Osteoarthritis

Hi everyone, I wanted to share an important press conference I was so grateful to be apart of. It was regarding my personal heath journey, and speaking out about the difficulties with health insurance. I wanted to speak out publicly for everyone who’s enduring this battle and to know you are not alone! Please watch www.facebook.com/share/v/p5zkjhmpFx9ASJi5
#Grief #Depression #BrainInjury #SpinalCordInjury #AlopeciaAreata #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Addiction #ChronicIllness #JointHypermobilitySyndrome #ChronicFatigue #Loneliness #MightyTogether

65,000,000 people will experience a Brain Injury this year. Third will be fatal. Brain Injury is about people. #people #MentalHealth #BrainInjury