Traumatic Brain Injury

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Case studies

Surviving The Boston Marathon Bombings While Facing TBI and Medical Gaslighting

“As I literally lived on his couch, with my port-a-potty in his living room, my partner eventually applied for permanent disability status for me. But, even then doctor gaslighted me, told me I was physically able to work, and reported the same to the government. In reality, I was so dizzy with vertigo, this same doctor refused to let me walk to and from our car, by myself, fearing I’d fall and sue!”

Struggled with:
CPTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury

Helped by:
Treatment

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Case studies

How A Rescue Dog Helped Me Overcome TBI, Depression and Suicidal Ideation

“I sat on the summer-hot pavement, and no one stopped or asked me if I was okay. No one called the police. People walked around me as quickly as possible. When I was all cried out, I walked home to my empty house. I bought a set of knives, ostensibly for cooking, but that was not the reason. I had thought about pills, and every day I researched how many of each prescription drug I was on would I need to take to die. Using a sharp knife seemed so much easier.”

Struggled with:
Depression
Suicidal
Traumatic Brain Injury

Helped by:
Medication
Pets
Volunteering

Case studies

How I Overcame a Road Accident That Resulted in Depression and Suicidal Ideation

“I skidded on my face and tore ligaments in my knee and shoulder. Other injuries include several broken bones in my pelvis and my skull had a fracture from my hairline to the top of my head. It took several stitches to close up a head wound. I sustained a contrecoup head injury.”

Struggled with:
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Physical trauma
Suicidal
Traumatic Brain Injury

Helped by:
Medication
Religion
Self-improvement
Therapy