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Updates, education, and inspiration from the Strength in Pain Foundation community.
Personality change after TBI is one of the most common and least discussed consequences of brain injury — and it's a symptom, not a choice. What's happening in the brain, how to respond without escalating, and how to protect yourself as a caregiver.
Most TBI survivors can return to some form of work — but the timeline, the path, and what "returning" looks like vary widely. What the research shows about return-to-work rates, ADA accommodations, and why a gradual return works better than an all-at-once one.
A normal CT scan doesn't rule out a traumatic brain injury. Why more than half of TBIs are missed in the ER, what a missed diagnosis costs survivors, and how to advocate for the evaluation you deserve.
From omega-3s and creatine to magnesium threonate, Lion's Mane, NAC, and red light therapy — an honest, science-grounded look at the natural compounds and biohacking strategies TBI survivors are using to support recovery.
Neurofeedback trains the brain to self-regulate using real-time feedback on its own electrical activity. For TBI survivors, the emerging research points to meaningful gains in cognition, sleep, mood, and daily functioning.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shown remarkable potential for treating traumatic brain injuries — so why are insurance companies still refusing to cover it, leaving survivors to pay out of pocket for care that may change their lives?
Most mild TBIs resolve in one to three months; moderate and severe injuries can take months to years. What the research shows by severity, why recovery feels uneven, and when to loop in a doctor.
Track symptoms, explore treatments, and monitor your recovery — all in one place. Our new app puts the power of advocacy in your hands.
SPECT measures blood flow and brain function, not just structure — which is why it can reveal injury when a CT or MRI comes back "normal." What the research shows, who benefits, and how results guide treatment.