The post-concussion syndrome blog
Read all about post-concussion syndrome,
concussion stories, positive and new research findings
& practical insights you can apply right away.
Neuroplasticity and brain injury: with Professor Sitskoorn
Neuroplasticity, or brain plasticity, means the ability of the brain to form and reorganize new connections, in response to learning and experience or following injury. Read this post to understand why you need an active approach toward post-concussion syndrome recovery.
Post-concussion syndrome recovery & hope
Post-concussion syndrome recovery is psychologically hard. Especially so if doctors told you that there is no hope for you ever recovering from your brain damage. This Concussion Stories episode is all about the hope you need for post-concussion syndrome recovery.
Post-concussion recovery: harmful medical advice
During post-concussion recovery, many of us feel absolutely lost. This often (partly) originates from our conversations with doctors. Many of us hear that we need to learn to live with our symptoms, that our symptoms might be due to stress, or that our brain damage will very likely never recover. These are truly harmful messages. However, both science and Melanie’s complete recovery show that there is hope!
Brain injury recovery (TBI One Love podcast interview)
This is an interview with Melanie on the TBI One Love podcast. James and Melanie talk about brain injury recovery and everything that comes with it. From relearning basic skills to the power of choice!
Concussion diagnosis (and why you feel discarded by doctors)
It’s around the moment of our concussion diagnosis that most of us start to feel the disconnect with doctors. In this post, you’ll learn why that is, what new diagnosis tools are coming our way and what YOU can do in the meantime to move forward with your recovery.
I made a printable brain food sheet for you
The foods you eat determine the course of your recovery.
Download this FREE and illustrated PDF so you can stick it on your fridge for easy guidance.
You are not alone
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Get started with your recovery
I’m here to help you cure your own post concussion syndrome. Because I did it, and so can you!
Let me guide you through this.
