Strategies for Helping You Deal Effectively with a Traumatic Brain Injury
You’ve suffered a bump or blow to the head, but it didn’t seem too significant. Maybe you sought medical attention or maybe you just took it easy for a while, expecting a full recovery. The road to recovery will be different for every person who has sustained a traumatic brain injury, but knowing certain things can help you as you move down the road to wellness:
- You cannot force your recovery—While you can work hard to get better (and your hard work can pay off), you can’t make your body or your brain get better. A corollary of this maxim is that it’s likely going to take some time to reach maximum physical and mental improvement. You need to strive to be patient.
- For the immediate future, you need to focus on getting rest. That can be difficult, particularly if you have enjoyed an active lifestyle. You need to avoid anything that puts potential stress on your brain, including the use of screens and handheld devices. Bright lights and loud noises can impede the healing process. In fact, even fluorescent lights can be detrimental to your recovery.
- You can’t do it on your own—You won’t have the tools to objectively assess your condition or your improvement. You may also lack the motivation to do the things you need to do to get better. Working with a professional will help. It’s also a good idea to allow your friends and loved ones to be a part of your recovery.
- Acknowledge that you may be missing some subtleties in your daily interactions. Your brain may need time to reestablish all the neural pathways that help you understand and respond to nuance. When you have that nagging feeling that something is missing, it’s probably your capacity to comprehend shades and degrees of meaning.
- Your life may never return to the way it was before your injury—This can be the hardest concept to accept. You can do all the right things, but your brain and body may only have the capacity for partial healing. If you can learn to love the life you have, it will matter far less how much it looks like the life you had before your accident.
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At Advantage Healthcare Systems, we have extensive experience working successfully with individuals who have suffered a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Call us toll-free at 1-877-487-8289 or fill out the form provided below to schedule an assessment. We offer locations across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas and San Antonio.
