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This blog addresses a very sensitive topic for me post encephalitis and brain injury - friendships. It is very well documented that most survivors of brain injuries go on living with a life characterized by declining relationships. This an attempt for me to make peace with this very real issue.

I often wonder what my 3 mischief boys think of our family life post encephalitis and brain injury. Kids are very adaptable but also quite perceptive so I would be wrong to assume that their lives haven't been impacted. This blog is a letter to by boys in which I acknowledge how their lives has also changed post "e".

This is a personal account of how anger has crept its way into my life following encephalitis and ABI. I try to describe how anger comes about for me, some of its triggers, the effects it has on me once 'The Hulk' has been and gone, my personal coping strategies and how far we've come since the acute phase. Enjoy!

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Beyond the physical impacts of brain injury sits a very important aspect...mental health. Mental health isn't as obvious and not many are open to talk about it either. However, talking about the challenges of maintaining mental health is so important throughout recovery. How are you holding up on that front? Loss Of Balance, Bay Of Islands, Brain Injury, Weird And Wonderful, Physical Activities, Obvious, Recovery, Mental Health, Physics

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Beyond the physical impacts of encephalitis and Acquired Brain Injury

Beyond the physical impacts of brain injury sits a very important aspect...mental health. Mental health isn't as obvious and not many are open to talk about it either. However, talking about the challenges of maintaining mental health is so important throughout recovery. How are you holding up on that front?

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

This blog is the story e and #braininjury survivors aren't privy to when they are released from the hospital and back at home trying to re-enter the real world. Surviving e is one thing, but recovering and thriving through life after e and #AcquiredBrainInjury (ABI) is another. No one prepared me for the real challenge which is to try to resume life as normal when all normalcy has been erased. My Strength And Weakness, Very Scary, The Lives Of Others, Meaningful Life, Tears Of Joy, How Do I Get, Feeling Alone

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The Real Challenges of Surviving Encephalitis

This blog is the story e and #braininjury survivors aren't privy to when they are released from the hospital and back at home trying to re-enter the real world. Surviving e is one thing, but recovering and thriving through life after e and #AcquiredBrainInjury (ABI) is another. No one prepared me for the real challenge which is to try to resume life as normal when all normalcy has been erased.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

Living with an #acquiredbraininjury sure does bring many challenges, but none you can run away from. On Xmas day my brain went in near complete shut down mode. I cannot begin to explain how frightening this is. Most of the time, I can find explanations for the brain shutting down, but this time, clear links couldn’t be established. The trauma linked to surviving #encephalitis resurfaced once more. The unknown and unexplained can trigger deep fears and takes a toll on your mind frame too. Christmas Gathering, The Darkest Minds, Dark Thoughts, Make Peace, Mental Strength, Mind Games, The Thing Is

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Brain Shut Down

Living with an #acquiredbraininjury sure does bring many challenges, but none you can run away from. On Xmas day my brain went in near complete shut down mode. I cannot begin to explain how frightening this is. Most of the time, I can find explanations for the brain shutting down, but this time, clear links couldn’t be established. The trauma linked to surviving #encephalitis resurfaced once more. The unknown and unexplained can trigger deep fears and takes a toll on your mind frame too.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

Living with an #acquiredbraininjury sure does bring many challenges, but none you can run away from. On Xmas day my brain went in near complete shut down mode. I cannot begin to explain how frightening this is. Most of the time, I can find explanations for the brain shutting down, but this time, clear links couldn’t be established. The trauma linked to surviving #encephalitis resurfaced once more. The unknown and unexplained can trigger deep fears and takes a toll on your mind frame too.

Brain Shut Down

Living with an #acquiredbraininjury sure does bring many challenges, but none you can run away from. On Xmas day my brain went in near complete shut down mode. I cannot begin to explain how frightening this is. Most of the time, I can find explanations for the brain shutting down, but this time, clear links couldn’t be established. The trauma linked to surviving #encephalitis resurfaced once more. The unknown and unexplained can trigger deep fears and takes a toll on your mind frame too.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

"Fitting in"...many would have had tears over this concept over the years. In my latest blog, I try to relate how this concept of #fittingin has affected me following #encephalitis & #AcquiredBrainInjury
How do you tackle this concept when it feels as though you aren't fitting in within your own Weird Wonderful Brain? The Odd Ones Out, Learning To Let Go, In This Moment

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Veronique Theberge

We hear it more and more, but sometimes it feels as though it isn't truly being heard. #mentalhealthmatters guys! Managing emotions can be a challenging in the best of times, but this has been even more of a challenge for me following #encephalitis and #braininjury. Mental health is a huge part of recovery and not one that should be minimised. This blog is a narrative of a moment when I let my armour down bringing on a waterfall of tears in the process. Collateral Damage, Emotionally Drained, Feelings And Emotions, Mental Health Matters, Keep Trying, Heard

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Emotions Galore - Waterfall of Tears

We hear it more and more, but sometimes it feels as though it isn't truly being heard. #mentalhealthmatters guys! Managing emotions can be a challenging in the best of times, but this has been even more of a challenge for me following #encephalitis and #braininjury. Mental health is a huge part of recovery and not one that should be minimised. This blog is a narrative of a moment when I let my armour down bringing on a waterfall of tears in the process.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

The rollercoaster that is brain injury means that you must often take care of yourself first because you can't pour from an empty cup. Getting our head around that concept doesn't always comes naturally as it might make you feel selfish. This blog addresses this dilemma that brain injury survivors are faced with. I Am Feeling Good, How Are You Feeling, Brunch Planning, Keep Looking Up, Empty Cup, Mental Energy, Online Support, Good Notes

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The rollercoaster that is brain injury means that you must often take care of yourself first because you can't pour from an empty cup. Getting our head around that concept doesn't always comes naturally as it might make you feel selfish. This blog addresses this dilemma that brain injury survivors are faced with.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

When all the elements are there to create a perfect storm (aka set-back) following encephalitis and brain injury...time to get back to the basics of fatigue management. Family Income, Revenue Streams, Sad Life, Not Good Enough, Life Changes, All About Time, Past

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Brain Injury - Perfect Storm Part 2

When all the elements are there to create a perfect storm (aka set-back) following encephalitis and brain injury...time to get back to the basics of fatigue management.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

There are various types of healing that one can experience. Each type is unique in its own way. The healing process and the various stages of healing will also greatly vary depending on the nature of the healing that needs to take place. This also apply to a brain injury following encephalitis. Healing Journey, Healing Process, Brain Injury Recovery, Have Good Day, Healing A Broken Heart, Falling In Love Again, Physically And Mentally, Vintage World Maps

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Healing of a Weird Wonderful Brain after Brain Injury

There are various types of healing that one can experience. Each type is unique in its own way. The healing process and the various stages of healing will also greatly vary depending on the nature of the healing that needs to take place. This also apply to a brain injury following encephalitis.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

When all the elements are there to create a perfect storm (aka set-back) following encephalitis and brain injury...time to get back to the basics of fatigue management. Another Part Of Me, Signs Of Stress, Background Noise, Mixed Feelings, Drains, Surfer, Something To Do

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Brain Injury - Perfect Storm Part 1

When all the elements are there to create a perfect storm (aka set-back) following encephalitis and brain injury...time to get back to the basics of fatigue management.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

Acceptance of a changed life following #encephalitis and #braininjury hasn’t and doesn’t always come easy...but I feel like I’m finally making progress. I’m slowly rediscovering my purpose and I won’t hide the fact that it feels great! I feel as though I’ve been hiding under a rock or hibernating for way too long at times so it feels great to finally be able to see some sort of a path behind that thick fog. Sensory Overload, Information Processing, Ups And Downs, Im Happy, Mischief, Talking To You, When Someone

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Brain Injury - Acceptance & Challenges

Acceptance of a changed life following #encephalitis and #braininjury hasn’t and doesn’t always come easy...but I feel like I’m finally making progress. I’m slowly rediscovering my purpose and I won’t hide the fact that it feels great! I feel as though I’ve been hiding under a rock or hibernating for way too long at times so it feels great to finally be able to see some sort of a path behind that thick fog.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

Following #encephalitis and #braininjury I’ve found that I can’t always count on others to liven up my day. You have to find, create or sometimes be your own sunshine. A friend said the other day that a lot of growth comes from dark places and I completely agree. As hard as those dark moments can be, they also push you to reflect on your own perspective on life. Turns out that you can indeed find inner joy in places or things that you wouldn’t have expected. Inner Joy, Perspective On Life, Dark Places, Cloudy Day

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Brain Injury - Be your own Sunshine

Following #encephalitis and #braininjury I’ve found that I can’t always count on others to liven up my day. You have to find, create or sometimes be your own sunshine. A friend said the other day that a lot of growth comes from dark places and I completely agree. As hard as those dark moments can be, they also push you to reflect on your own perspective on life. Turns out that you can indeed find inner joy in places or things that you wouldn’t have expected.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

It’s been a very up and down week. There are changes happening left and right at the moment and processing them all requires a lot of physical and mental energy. I’ve been tired from taking on more than what my brain can process and the effect on my Weird Wonderful Brain has been clearly noticeable. In those times, I’m mindful of the potential effects it has on my moods. I feel like I am in survival mode and I’m working hard on finding my way through it. Survival Mode, Tantrums, Emotions, Feelings

Brain injury - Beauty and Darkness

It’s been a very up and down week. There are changes happening left and right at the moment and processing them all requires a lot of physical and mental energy. I’ve been tired from taking on more than what my brain can process and the effect on my Weird Wonderful Brain has been clearly noticeable. In those times, I’m mindful of the potential effects it has on my moods. I feel like I am in survival mode and I’m working hard on finding my way through it.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

It’s been a very up and down week. There are changes happening left and right at the moment and processing them all requires a lot of physical and mental energy. I’ve been tired from taking on more than what my brain can process and the effect on my Weird Wonderful Brain has been clearly noticeable. In those times, I’m mindful of the potential effects it has on my moods. I feel like I am in survival mode and I’m working hard on finding my way through it.

Brain injury - Beauty and Darkness

It’s been a very up and down week. There are changes happening left and right at the moment and processing them all requires a lot of physical and mental energy. I’ve been tired from taking on more than what my brain can process and the effect on my Weird Wonderful Brain has been clearly noticeable. In those times, I’m mindful of the potential effects it has on my moods. I feel like I am in survival mode and I’m working hard on finding my way through it.

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge

The following quote isn’t from me and there was no name attached to it either, but it’s a timely one for us in our family which I thought I’d share with you. I think it’s pretty self-explanatory and it made me reflect on part of my own recovery journey with #encephalitis & #braininjury. Not all recoveries are the same, and even though aspects of recoveries absolutely sucks, they can also make you discover aspects of your personality or of your abilities that perhaps you wouldn’t have come acros How To Know, How To Find Out, Blog Writing, Better Health, Abilities, Health And Wellness, Things To Think About

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The following quote isn’t from me and there was no name attached to it either, but it’s a timely one for us in our family which I thought I’d share with you. I think it’s pretty self-explanatory and it made me reflect on part of my own recovery journey with #encephalitis & #braininjury. Not all recoveries are the same, and even though aspects of recoveries absolutely sucks, they can also make you discover aspects of your personality or of your abilities that perhaps you wouldn’t have come acros

Veronique Theberge

Veronique Theberge