Flashbacks and Survival
… memories flooded my mind. I shuddered as images from my first-year post-brain bleeds flashed across my awareness, when my mind was in total chaos, when the bloody brain consumed my entire existence.
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Managing Symptoms and Coping with CCM
Managing Symptoms and Coping with CCM Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformation Webinar 1:09:59 first aired May 25, 2023 Deb joins fellow cavernous angioma patients to share their tips and tricks for coping with CCMs and related symptoms. Presented by the Alliance to Cure Cavernous Malformations (previously called the Angioma Alliance). Recording available below.
Tis the Season to Be Jolly Even with a Brain Injury
Tis the Season to Be Jolly Even with a Brain Injury Another Fork in the Road, on Brain Injury Radiohosted by Donna O’Donnell Figurski December 5, 2023 Holidays are for celebrating! Which doesn’t mean they aren’t emotional, challenging, and crazy-making. Join Deb Brandon, show host Donna O’Donnell Figurski, and other panelists for some holiday cheer … Read more
Coping with Irritability After Brain Injury
Coping with Irritability After Brain Injury Another Fork in the Road, on Brain Injury Radiohosted by Donna O’Donnell Figurski November 5, 2023 A severe case of “Mr. Cranky-pants” or “Ms. Grumpy-bump”? As many as 75% of brain injury survivors experience frequent or chronic irritability. Feeling tense, uptight, prickly, or on-edge can make life miserable for … Read more
Changing Relationships After Brain Injury
Changing Relationships After Brain Injury Another Fork in the Road, on Brain Injury Radiohosted by Donna O’Donnell Figurski 1:22 first aired October 1, 2023 When it comes to relationships, brain injury throws a massive wrench into the works. Not every couple stays together post-injury. Not every couple breaks up. But every couple changes; it’s impossible … Read more
Dealing with Exhaustion After Brain Injury
Dealing with Exhaustion After Brain Injury Another Fork in the Road, on Brain Injury Radiohosted by Donna O’Donnell Figurski 1:18 first aired September 3, 2023 “Exhaustion” isn’t just “really tired” for most brain injury survivors. Good sleep hygiene (e.g.,consistent bedtime, avoiding caffeine) is good advice, but it isn’t enough. The extra efforteverything takes post-injury leads … Read more