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3 JUN 2017 · Life is not falling to pieces unless we let things get the best of us.Those of us who do not see the positive side of situations, need motivation and friends to pick each other up in this community. We must stand together! Drugs don't fix anything but create a temporary fix. A pharmaceutical "bandaids" are only temporary but can lead to a permanent problem. Chemical dependencies, prescriptions, and doctors pharmaceutical coping strategies do not permanently fix problems we encounter. Coping strategies within groups and individual counseling services help individuals work past dilemmas. This weeks show is going to address how far we have come, where we have been and paying attention to the accomplishments we made to get there, not cry in our sorrows but rejoice what we do have.Â
20 MAY 2017 · Caregivers need to get their respect for all they have been through and what they go through caring for individuals with disabilities and neurological impairments including Brain Injury, hydrocephalus, autism, neuropathy, strokes, and many more. Caregivers put their lives aside to assist those in need but many people don't understand the ramifications that come along with that. Keep your routine. Get serious about self-care. Find an enjoyable physical pursuit. Reward yourself. Breathe!Watch out for symptoms of depression. A Simple Brain Injury Support Group Organization Inc. is not just A NON-PROFIT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION for brain injury survivors but for CAREGIVERS, families, loved ones, medical professionals, therapists, and more associated with all neurological impairments including TBI, ABI, Autism, Hydrocephalus, Neuropathy, Brain Tumors, Behavioral Health, and many more. Please join our website and read more information at www.ASBISG.org/calendar to see our online conference calls, chat rooms, and educational information.
22 APR 2017 · Some people feel they are inadequate since their brain injury. Some people are depressed they arent as good as they were before. Others feel it is a wonderful new beginning. And some think they are better using their old expereinces and new ones to better themselves. Where Do You Stand? Join us on our open mic conversation to share your expereinces and stories together with others in the brain injury community. ASBISG.org Non-Profit Organization gives weekly suport conference calls online and by phone each Tuesday night at 8:00pm (NewYork Time) Visit www.asbisg.org/calendar for more details and to become a member. Â
8 APR 2017 · It seems problems start developing or can after brain injuries occur and it is quite interesting to see the aches and pains can correlate to those injuries as well Studies show that more than 50 percent of people suffer from chronic pain disorders in the years following a brain injury. Headaches and neuropathic (nerve-related) pain is most commonly from injury to the head and neck. Other common sources of pain include spasticity(increased muscle tension from brain injury), heterotopic ossification (bone forming outside the skeleton), deep venous thrombosis, genitourinary and gastrointestinal disorders, and orthopedic trauma (ie, fractures and other muscle and bone injuries). The head is the most common location of pain. Interestingly, people with milder brain injury have higher rates of complaints of headaches when compared to those with moderate and severe brain injury. The reason for the higher rates of headaches with milder severity brain injury is not well understood. Doctors can effectively treat pain by identifying it, quantifying it, reviewing the history of the person’s pain, and understanding how it limits function. Memory and language problems may limit effective communication for some people with TBI, increasing the complexity of evaluation of where the pain is coming from. A careful evaluation including discussion with other treating clinicians and family members may be required is some cases for effective evaluation. Patients with TBI may be even more vulnerable than other patients to the cognitive side effects of certain pain medications. Because of this, the use of non-sedating analgesics (eg, acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and transdermal lidocaine patches) should be a first line in treating pain in patients with TBI. Reference: http://www.brainline.org/content/2014/04/why-does-everything-hurt-so-much-after-brain-injury.html
18 MAR 2017 · Her name is Nikki and she suffered a TBI in 2011. She is now trying to spread awareness about brain injuries through her website www.mytraumaticbraininjury.com and social media. She is doing interviews to share her story and give hope to others suffering from this invisible injury. As you may or may not know March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. I will share a little bit of her story to get you more familiar with her calling of brain injury advocacy. I would love to introduce you all to Nikki Stang. Please welcome her as an honored guest on our Brain Injury Radio Network Show and A Simple Brain Injury Support Group Organization Inc. www.ASBISG.org
4 MAR 2017 · CAREGIVERS      SURVIVORS      FAMILY MEMBERS      FRIENDS Have you ever wondered where else to go to find resources? Have you lost hope there is nowhere else to go? Do you feel no one understands what you are going through? Where do you go when you doctors turn you away? Where can you find educational resources to become more knowledgeable? ____________________________________________________________ We have new private chat rooms for people to share their stories and get help and phone numbers to call for support: (570) 599-6424      (908) 801-6424 We have Caregivers Support Conference Calls for caregivers only on Thursday nights https://zoom.us/j/581158631?pwd=cXMEeK3SEGo%3D We have Brain Injury Open Mic Nights Conferfence Calls for anyone to join on Tuesdays weekly! https://zoom.us/j/9088016424 Do you understand what advocacy is?       Advocacy in all its forms seeks to ensure that people, particularly those who are most vulnerable in society, are able to: Have their voice heard on issues that are important to them. Defend and safeguard their rights. Have their views and wishes genuinely considered when decisions are being made about their lives.    This is A Simple Brain Injury Support Group Organization Inc Non-Profit 501(c)(3) and it's affiliates do. We offer resources, help, conversation, support and guidance with ANYONE involved with neurological impairments.Â
17 DEC 2016 · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD Definition By Mayo Clinic Staff Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Many people who go through traumatic events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while, but they don't have PTSD — with time and good self-care, they usually get better. But if the symptoms get worse or last for months or even years and interfere with your functioning, you may have PTSD. Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please read: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Judith_Herman/publication/240129278_Complex_PTSD_A_syndrome_in_survivors_of_prolonged_and_repeated_trauma/links/54af023c0cf29661a3d43964.pdf Â
19 NOV 2016 · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD Definition By Mayo Clinic Staff Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Many people who go through traumatic events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while, but they don't have PTSD — with time and good self-care, they usually get better. But if the symptoms get worse or last for months or even years and interfere with your functioning, you may have PTSD. Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please read: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Judith_Herman/publication/240129278_Complex_PTSD_A_syndrome_in_survivors_of_prolonged_and_repeated_trauma/links/54af023c0cf29661a3d43964.pdf
22 OCT 2016 · Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. PTSD Definition By Mayo Clinic Staff Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Many people who go through traumatic events have difficulty adjusting and coping for a while, but they don't have PTSD — with time and good self-care, they usually get better. But if the symptoms get worse or last for months or even years and interfere with your functioning, you may have PTSD. Getting effective treatment after PTSD symptoms develop can be critical to reduce symptoms and improve function. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please read: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Judith_Herman/publication/240129278_Complex_PTSD_A_syndrome_in_survivors_of_prolonged_and_repeated_trauma/links/54af023c0cf29661a3d43964.pdf Â
17 SEP 2016 · Do you feeling like you are going to lose your mind if you don't find some help? Are you a caregiver losing it because you feel you are doing it all alone? Do you see yourself as a survivor of all this craziness life has brought you and no one understands? This to is why we have support groups! We find ourselves working together having a place to vent, talk, share, and compare stories together to bring enlightenment each others that they are not in this alone! We do understand. We do help each other. We find a way to help each other. JOIN US TO TELL YOUR STORY, FIND WHERE TO GO, AND ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY WE SHARE WITH OTHERS. Nothing is more influencial than positive reinforcement to achieve goals with an uplifting atmosphere. Please call in to meet others and tell your stories. You do not have to be a survivor to be involved in the brain injury community. You can learn, endorse, and share to educate others where to go and who we are.
From the big apple stories of survival with Michael Idell.
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