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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Last Active: Aug 11, 2020 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
Here are a few of my coping strategies besides humor which is high on the list.. Would really like to hear from others as well even if it is confirming the ones listed here. I have picked up most of these from you (MBIA), Anne, websites.
1. Discussions with both Anne and Sam. Your positive reinforcement always makes me feel better before our conversation is even over. Thank you.
2. Avoid ALL stress. Do whatever it takes. Stop losing stuff. A place for everything.
3. Do NOT multitask.
4. Listen to our bodies. If physical fatigue is overwhelming, take a nap. I'm retired so its easy. For those that are working, we are not good to anyone if we are fatigued. Plus there is a safety issue.
5. Accept our current limitations even if we are continuing to improve. Like Kevin and others have said, why hide it. A good stress reducer as well.
6. Exercise. Healthy diet. Good nights sleep.
….so really nothing new, but its amazing how easily we can get off track. I think it may be that TBI thing.
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Diet and exercise are key!
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Interesting that you mention "Accept your current limitations..." This is one that has been a hard lesson for me. Maybe because I have physical injuries in addition to my TBI, but I think this applies to both. I will be working on a project, and find that I have know way of knowing what my limitations are until I have gone past them, and even then sometimes not till that evening, or the next morning. With TBI I feel fatigue, and more often than not, I pay attention to it. I often sit down for a few minutes of rest after lunch. Then when I wake up...Sleeping is my super power, I go back to what I was doing. At times though I am feeling pretty good or under pressure to get something done, wear myself out. A drive to Duluth and back in one day is exhausting mentally.