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Brain Injury Recovery Realities and Reasons for Hope

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Amazingly, this is my 100^th article for Brainline, and I want to share some of the things I’ve learned along the way — things I wish someone had told me early on. Some are painful truths that took me time to accept, others unexpected joys and blessings that have come with the journey.

The risk of concussion lurks at the Super Bowl – and in all other sports

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Over the past two decades, researchers have gained a great deal of insight into the risks surrounding concussions – some of which has led to sweeping policy changes.

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Life After Brain Injury: No One Recovers Alone

David Grant and his wife wearing sunglasses, smiling in front of a tropical lagoon

It’s not a stretch to say that without my sife, Sarah, I never would have made it. While I can be overly dramatic — as she can attest — I need to get serious for a moment. No kidding around: the early years after my brain injury sucked. In fact, they were the worst years of my life.

Insomnia Symptoms Common in First Year Following TBI

Woman lies awake in bed with a clock above her reading 3:06am

What is the natural history of insomnia in the 12 months after traumatic brain injury (TBI)? In the analysis of over 2,000 adults from a large cohort study, insomnia was common during the 12 months after TBI and should be assessed early in recovery.

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Concussion management is changing as more research suggests exercise is best approach

Young soccer player winces as she touches her head, consoled by an older woman facing her

Concussion patients were once prescribed rest in a dark room, but in recent years concussion management has literally come out of the dark.

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An invisible epidemic: Survivors of domestic violence on living with traumatic brain injury

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The suffering caused by domestic violence is emotional, spiritual and physical. But there's one aspect of that suffering that is almost invisible.

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Veteran Paul Downs on meditation and gratitude

Veteran Paul Downs talks about the importance of transcendental meditation and recognizing what you're grateful for every day.

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Living with Neurofatigue After Brain Injury

David Grant and his wife smiling in a restaurant with brick and wood paneled walls

“The holiday are over. If I’m lucky, I’ll be recovered by February ...”

A Life-Saving Phone Call: Struggling with PTSD

David Grant and his wife smiling in front of palm trees and a small waterfall

When it comes to PTSD, you can only lie to yourself for so long ...

LoveYourBrain Yoga and Meditation for Brain Injury

Two women lie on yoga mats while one seated instructor leads a meditation

This training is designed for anyone interested in learning about how the brain operates, what happens when it’s injured, and how yoga and meditation can be used for healing.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: People Need to Be Educated About Service Dogs

Businesses, restaurants, and other establishments including, ironically, the VA, should become more educated about service dogs and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Female Veterans Still Seem to Get Less Recognition than Male Vets

Female veterans often don't get the recognition they deserve for their service, even though they do "the same things the guys did in combat."

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Brian and Natalie Vines: How Can Civilians Support Military Caregivers

Caregiving and Brain Injury: Importance of Support

A little recognition goes a long way: a handwritten note, a plate of cookies, or a mowed lawn.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Communication Is the Key to Being a Good Caregiver

Words you choose, gestures you make, small kindnesses, and gentle supports make all the difference.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: The Stigma—and Significance—of Being a Male Caregiver

Most people assume that caregivers are female, but more than 40 percent of caregivers are male.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Strategies for Self-Care for Caregivers

Caregivers Staying Positive Forgiveness & Acceptance

Retired veteran Brian Vines is the fulltime caregiver for his Army veteran wife, Natalie Vines, who has TBI and PTSD.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Advice from a Veteran and Caregiver on What Helps with TBI and PTSD

For Army veteran Natalie Vines who has TBI and PTSD, asking for help is crucial. She didn't always do so and she now realizes that was a mistake.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: A Day in the Life of a Veteran and a Veteran Caregiver

Being organized and having a routine makes each day smoother for Natalie Vines who has TBI and PTSD and for her caregiver husband and fellow vet, Brian Vines who also has PTSD.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Organizations That Support Veterans and Veteran Caregivers

Many non-profits have helped Brian Vines, a military veteran with PTSD and fulltime caregiver for his veteran wife with TBI and PTSD, over the last decade.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: What Supports for Wounded Veterans and Their Caregivers Help Them Thrive

Natalie Vines—who sustained several TBIs in combat and who has PTSD—found great strength from attending a two-week immersive PTSD program through the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Losses and Changes Can Offer Opportunities for Deep Growth

People often say that Brian and Natalie's story of injury, caregiving, and retirement from the military is a tragedy. But for them, it's more of a love story.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: Their Multi-Layered Decisions to Retire from the Military

After several TBIs, Natalie requested a medical discharge and her husband, Brian, also retired to become her full-time caregiver.

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Brian and Natalie Vines: The Power of Love and Connection, Especially During Deployments

During their time apart on deployments, Brian and Natalie Vines stayed connected via skype, social media, and hand-written letters, which helped their love endure and burgeon.

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Living the Survivor Life: 11 Years Out

A photo of David Grant in a dark blue t-shirt and his wife in a heather rose t-shirt in front of tall bamboo and palm trees

My early year look-backs were filled with profound sadness, and a sense of loss so overwhelming that I felt smothered by it. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. It’s been long enough that I’ve all but forgotten who I was before my brain injury; that person no longer exists. The very fact that I’m no longer bothered by this is a sure sign that my soul is growing.

Marty Yura: Whether Military Veterans or Civilians, Connecting with Your Yoga Students Matters

Being a military veteran himself, Marty Yura has a special affinity to the military members he teaches through the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program. Creating a safe, welcoming, and interesting environment in the studio, Mr. Yura brings all of his life experiences to how he teaches yoga and how he creates an important connection with his students.

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