Through the Eyes of a Survivor - Traumatic Brain Injury
By Brian Maram
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Find out more about Traumatic Brain Injury through the eyes of a survivor. Learn about what it feels like to be looking from the inside out. Some of what you will read is not available in any other books.
Once exposed to TBI, the family and partner normally take on the unrewarding role of caregiver, never considering for a second that they don't have any formal training. Diving headfirst into a situation they know very little about, they may find themselves in the deep end, having bitten off more than they can chew.
Informal caregiving is a relentless and demanding job with little to no reward. It is a role taken on out of love, unconditional love for the person they are caring for. Many relationships have been put to the test and pushed to their limits. Few have endured such an extreme challenge.
I wrote this book to help enlighten the informal-caregiving family about what they can expect. You will find tips on making things easier for both of you. You will have a better understanding of how they feel and why they behave the way they do.
Learn about therapy and why it's so important that they attend all those sessions.
Are support groups for you? Learn more about them and how they can help you all to let off some steam without resorting to the boxing ring.
Confused by the language the doctors are speaking? Don't be. Our layperson's explanations of the Neuro terminology will help you understand their language. Those blank stares will be something of the past.
Brian Maram
At forty-six, the author survived a life-changing, near-fatal haemorrhagic stroke to the Pons area of his Brainstem. The devastation left behind in its wake of destruction was inconceivable. At the time of his stroke, in 2011, Brian and his family felt isolated, as there were no easy reference books to turn to for help and they had no one to confide in. This was all foreign to them, as they had never been exposed to stroke before. With nobody to consult, the family was not prepared for the emotional turmoil that was to follow. After a rollercoaster encounter, and scraping shoulders with death. His life turned upside down and to the medical paternity, he was now known as a young stroke survivor. After a brief time, Brian found himself abandoned and alone, forcing him to face the mammoth task of recovering by himself.
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Through the Eyes of a Survivor - Traumatic Brain Injury - Brian Maram
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THROUGH THE EYES OF A SURVIVOR – TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Copyright © 2022 Brian Maram
First edition 2022
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system without permission from the copyright holder.
The author has made every effort to trace and acknowledge sources/resources/individuals. In the event that any images/information have been incorrectly attributed or credited, the Author will be pleased to rectify these omissions at the earliest opportunity
ISBN 978-0-620-98822-3
Self-Published by: Brian Maram
Website: www.neuvare.com
Cover designed by: Brian Maram
E-mail: info@neuvare.com
Dedication
"To my loving children
Thank you for your encouragement and patience, I would never have achieved my dream without your support."
Disclaimer
THIS BOOK IS A WORK of non-fiction and is intended to provide accurate information in regards to the subject matter covered. The content is based on factual information provided to and by the author, and any similarities to other individuals, real, fictional, dead or alive are purely coincidental.
This book is not intended to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. The editor, publisher and author are not responsible for any specific health or allergy needs that may require medical supervision and are not liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person reading or following the information in this book. Neither is this book intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to his/her/their health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.
This book is designed based on the author’s personal experience and is meant to provide information and motivation to its readers. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher and author are not engaged to render any type of medical, psychological, legal, or any other kind of professional advice. The content is the sole expression and opinion of its author and publisher. Neither the editor, publisher nor the author shall be liable for any physical, psychological, emotional, financial, or commercial damages, including, but not limited to, special, incidental, consequential or other damages. Our views and rights are the same: You are responsible for your own choices, actions, and results.
The author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by information, errors or omissions, whether such information, errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank my children and therapists without whose dedicated help and support this book would never have been completed.
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
Preface
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Preface
IF YOU ARE READING this book, you have either survived a life-changing Traumatic Brain Injury or you know someone who has.
Inevitably, the family will be overjoyed that their loved one survived such a horrendous ordeal. Little do they realise how unprepared they are for the complex flood of emotions the survivor is about to unleash on them.
Surviving a TBI is the easy part, but the life-changing ordeal that is about to follow will ultimately put the entire family through one of hell's more definitive tests. As you embark on this new unpredictable journey, the life you once knew is about to end, and the one that lies ahead of you is a life you could never have imagined. With no instruction manuals to guide you through this treacherous journey, you will find yourself having to wing it as you go.
The author, a TBI survivor himself, survived a head-on collision when a drunk driver failed to stop at an intersection. From that dreadful moment, the lives of his close-knit family were changed forever. No one was prepared for the mystifying flood of emotions that were about to be set into motion.
Lucky to be alive, he was rushed to hospital. After an emergency operation, he was placed into an induced coma in ICU. The impact from the