Post #3…
4 years ago it was still thought that a person had a year to recover from a concussion / head injury before getting concerned. Now we know, if full recovery hasn’t taken place at 3 months, it is time to get to work..

I trusted the medical system had my back, I had to trust because I had never been injured, no experience as a ‘patient’, no experience with the medical system, doctors, using health insurance or car insurance. I was used to being a practitioner – one who evaluates and corrects, now I needed to be both and communicate for both sides. Boy, was this a wake up call, what I now call a valuable experience.

As the injuries worsened – IOW – the brain cells died off, new ones were made fresh daily, tho uneducated, neuroplasticity and neurogenesis still happened, it took everything I had to make it through every day. I had been living an extremely full life, horses, acres, land, clients, teaching etc… But then the shock wore off, and yeah… life changed.

This video was a moment, not one of the significant ones, but one worth sharing, watching the whole thing this weekend was a wake up call. From the education I consumed since this date, I can see where I was at – what I needed to do to make significant changes, but I didn’t know then what I know now. What would I do? Get started taking bone broth and other supplements to feed my brain. Get tests – a specific list that is now in my possession. Focus on diet changes, cut out all gluten, sugar, caffeine, processed foods. Track diet, exercise, pain, feelings and emotions. Get maintenance help for work to keep me from stress, activity that included bending over putting pressure on back, neck, head. Exercise- following a plan that is molded to current status. etc and so on.

I have rewired my brain, I’m really proud of that. I have lost so much and will probably have to move, but I have my story, my experience that needs telling because of the state of the world and humanity. This story isn’t linear logical at the moment. This would require a full documentary, and the pain is simply too much to feel and face. To heal, I need to let it out now.

I look at this video and see that I was constantly looking up – I felt buried alive. It took several times of saying something to feel like I communicated it right. The prefrontal cortex damage – No dimmer switch – go from calm to rage and cussing in a heartbeat… and completely blunt – no holding back on what needed to be said. This was a long appointment, but I hit record when I realized how my words slurred, my statements were unclear, I was counting on getting help because neck movements caused a lot of pain. I’m grateful I thought to do that, otherwise I would have no record… Self care is about looking out for yourself. I am grateful to have lived alone through this horrific experience. Being so self reliant and strong to then being in this state, caused me to to panic constantly. Cortisol overload… can cause permanent damage. Strength was needed – so no excuses. A couple months after this video appointment I found the path I needed to ultimately save my life.

Immediately after a brain injury many considerations need attention. Nutrition, inflammation, movement, education – functional neurologist, Sleep, rest, relax muscles, self assessment, realignment – Chiropractic, Cranial Sacral, Physical Therapist familiar in injuries… Start feeding your body and brain good nutrition – it will be working 25% harder at least to stabilize. Bone broth multiple times a day- even if you are vegetarian. Colorful and diverse veggies and fruit. Protein… Magnesium Threonate, tumeric-curcumin, omega 3’s, DHA, D3, Ginko Biloba… Take for 6 months and check in weekly. and so much more – but at least the above. CBD with very low THC – This product will help the brain and nervous system! It will reset the Endocabinol System that is in all vertebrates. Taken within 6 hours of brain injury it will protect the brain from permanent damage. Protect Blood Brain Barrier Breach and heart issues that happen to with Brain injuries. https://projectcbd.org/health/cbd-thc-for-traumatic-brain-injury/