Hope for Brain Injury Recovery | How Functional Neurology Helped Me

Today I’m sharing my personal brain injury recovery journey over the last decade, and how finding functional neurology helped me to get to the root cause of my symptoms and find hope for healing.

0:00 Brain Injury is Invisible
1:25 Introduction
3:16 Neuroplasticity + Never Give Up
4:19 My Brain Injury Story
5:38 Overlooked Symptoms + More Concussions
6:23 Finding My Voice
8:25 Meeting Dr. Schmoe
9:37 Dysautonomia Diagnosis
11:43 FNC 5 Day Intensive
14:05 My Whole Life Changed
15:48 Another Concussion
17:33 Struggling with Symptoms
20:25 Back to the FNC
21:11 Flare Up vs. New Injury
22:06 There is Hope

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[debblackmore]

It's a hard battle living with brain injury depression feeling like you don't belong I keep going trying to be strong all the time its draining fatigue headaches most days wanting to be alone I go headway once a week but just lately I'm struggling around them keep snapping at certain ones I try switch off but my frustration gets the best off me sometimes and I snap swearing the lot which ain't me well it is me now but I was so layed back before brain injury different person I'm trying to be who I was its been 14yrs now its is a hard path consent battle with yourself I have improved I can talk walk again my balance is crap thou plus walking is hard dont do crowds noise etc people to be honest get in my head I listen to music alot it filters them out plus I have buzzing ears which never stops specially nighttime sleeping constantly I'm knacked lol great video well done keep going doing amazing things stay strong stay positive stay safe you are not alone its crazy shit surviving brain injury and I think we got this hopefully sending you luck hugs hope and love from headway Nottingham UK takecare everyone becareful out there dont let guards down xx

[conorkilmartin]

I don’t feel lonely anymore. I feel more love and happy with our God read the whole NIV with my headphones

[mydogsareneat]

I was intentionally kept from assessment and treatment by sick people.

Glad i found you regardless. All i really have is others who get understand.

[karenhomer]

Thankyou for Sharing
My son has a TBI I I am always Looking for new information
I believe and have faith and I don't intend to ever give up ❤

[winstonty]

The Functional Neurology Center is an amazing place! Thank you for bringing awareness to Functional Neurology. Dr Schmoe & his staff are the best.

[nadinetrudeau]

Just shared your video with another one of my concussion groups on Facebook.

[woogoesthere]

Bless you, Cristabelle! You slowed my tears this evening, after binge-watching your vids. 🙏😎 ... I will reach out to you soon, but for now wanted to express my GRATITUDE. Thank you for what you do!

[nadinetrudeau]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and your treatment and I look forward to more of your content. You are a beautiful soul.

[archington]

Constant head pains and headaches for 5 months now

[captainshakesbeard]

Have you looked into psilocyben to treat tbi? Thx

[michaelkay]

Im 53yrs old & ever since i was a child ive had many, many traumatic head injuries & concussions. I probably have the brain like a football player. If anyone can help guide me on how i can live a better life i would be absolutely grateful & if possible help other. Ive recently been diagnosed SMI bi-polar, ptsd, major depression. I struggle but by Gods Grace i struggle well. Any response would be greatly appreciated!🕯☦️🕯

[Kovandalov]

I’m wondering if I’m having the same symptoms like you were/are? I also suffered from a TBI in June 2020. My ex shot me in the head in my frontal lobe, which as you know, affected my whole left side of my body.. Which I’m left handed as well :( But my blood pressure is off. I’m always lightheaded, fatigued, especially when I do exercise, and don’t feel balanced!

[marilunavamu]

Is any of this treatment cover by insurance. Where can find a place here in Florida ? 13 yeas for me and I feel sick every day ☹️