DID YOU KNOW…
HIGH RISK FOR TBI IS NOT ALWAYS DANGER OF PHYSICAL HEAD TRAUMA!
* Chronic Cognitive Overload * Chronic Emotional/Psychological Stress * Chronic Fatigue * Chronic Physiological Strain * Sleep Disruption * Emotional Trauma * Compassion Fatigue * Decision Fatigue * Auditory Overstimulation * etc
can mimic or exacerbate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) symptoms for people who work as Pilots & Air Traffic Controllers, First Responders & Heathcare Workers, Teachers & School Staff, Truck Drivers, Construction Workers, Call Center Agents, etc.
THIS is called “Occupational Brain Strain“ and can be just as serious.
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DIRECT BLOW TO BRAIN TBI
Headaches
Dizziness/Balance Issues
Memory Problems
Fatigue
Irritability/Mood Swings
Difficulty Concentrating
Sleep Disturbances
OCCUPATIONAL BRAIN STRAIN
Persistent tension headaches
Lightheadedness
Forgetfulness
Chronic Exhaustion
Emotional Volatility
Brain Fog, Decision Fatigue
Insomnia
DO YOU HAVE A TBI OR OBS?
You can quickly identify 51 symptoms on TBI-ID.com, with TBIQ (questionnaire).
After medical clearance, you can find 100s (if not 1000s) of SELF-REHABILITATION THERAPIES on TBI-ID.com (as recommended by Flint Rehab) at TBI-U/Self-Rehab~ takes just minutes a day for your Healing Journey for both your Body and your Brain!
(Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Exercises: 20 Best TBI Exercises – Flint Rehab)
Many people don’t realize they have a Traumatic Brain Injury – until years later, when symptoms become overwhelming.
DID YOU KNOW…You don’t need to hit your head to have a TBI! It can be very confusing since your symptoms can also seem to be unrelated. And there are many different causes, including:
Just a few symptoms:
- CONFUSION
- BLURRED VISION
- RINGING IN EARS
- SLEEP DISRUPTION
- FORGETFULNESS
- LIGHT/SOUND SENSITIVITY
- IRRITABILITY
Causes include:
- Forceful bump/blow/jolt to body
- Electrical shock
- Blast waves/pressure changes
- Carbon Monoxide poisoning
tbiq
- Oxygen deprivation
- Extreme sleep deprivation
- Toxic exposure
- Whiplash & from repetitive strain/sudden stops
- Extreme shock/psychological trauma
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY???
OR… Do you suffer from
Occupational Brain Strain?
Take this short quiz.
This will help you self-identify OBS based on work history and symptoms.
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Do you or have you worked in a high-pressure role requiring constant multitasking?
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Have you experienced memory lapses, fatigue, or emotional overwhelm after work?
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Does/Did your job involve physical risk (e.g., falls, heavy machinery)?
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Have you been discouraged from seeking mental health support due to stigma or certification concerns?
Occupational Brain Strain
Interestingly…
The floating hexagons and circles mirror the fragmented, multitasking nature of high-risk cognitive work, and the image reflects the layered complexity of cognitive overload in high-risk occupations where resilience and fragmentation coexist ~
a Brain in Motion.
NEUROPLASTICITY HEALING EXERCISES
include cognitive & mental challenges ~learning a new language, playing an instrument, doing puzzles, and physical exercises like aerobic activity, juggling, & specific motor skills like seated marching or tongue exercises.
Mind-body practices like meditation & yoga also promote healing by reducing stress & improving awareness, making a combination of these exercise types beneficial for overall brain health.
VIDEO LIBRARY
NEUROPLASTICITY = HEALING!
YOU CAN REWIRE YOUR BRAIN WITH EXERCISES!
Just a few minutes a day!!!
YouTube Videos
We are creating a fun, informative video library for you because we know everyone would rather ….. watch a video…!!!
COMING SOON
Here are a few short YouTube videos of exercises you can do to help heal your brain in just a few minutes a day!
(this includes PLAYING GAMES!!!)
Survivor-Centered Resources
We are currently curating more resources for each “high risk” group for both direct TBI and Occupational Brain Strain.
