Brooke Trotter was hit by a car whilst walking along a pavement in Manchester and sustained a fractured skull, several facial fractures, orbital roof fracture, traumatic subarachnoid haemorrhage and a crack in his C6 vertebrae. Brooke has continued to experience difficulties following his brain injury, including fatigue and social isolation. He became frustrated with the lack of content online and information out there for brain injury survivors. Out of frustration, and the desire to help those going through these difficult times, he began writing a blog in 2015 detailing his take and personal experiences of the more common symptoms of traumatic brain injury recovery.
Brooke Trotter | 31 July 2019
TBI has a huge effect on your ability to concentrate and focus on anything. Read part 2 of Brookes Trotter's article on "How to improve your memory after a brain injury"
Brooke Trotter | 24 July 2019
TBI has a huge effect on your ability to concentrate and focus on anything. Read part 1 of Brookes Trotter's article on 'How to improve your memory after a brain injury'.
Brooke Trotter | 26 June 2019
There are a lot of things that have helped me during my recovery, but if I had to pick three then it would be these. Read Brookes blog on Top 3 Things That Helped Me During My Brain Injury Recovery.
Brooke Trotter | 16 May 2019
Read Brooke Trotter's poem "Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury"
Brooke Trotter | 25 April 2019
Accepting change in your life after a Brain Injury can be tough. In this blog, find out how Brook Trotter struggled to come to terms with his Brain Injury.
Brooke Trotter | 19 March 2019
From the perspective of someone who lives with traumatic brain injury, read Brooke Trotter's blog on "Ten things you should never say to a person with a brain injury".
Brooke Trotter | 20 February 2019
The tendency to lose your focus and have your thoughts wander off becomes much worse after a brain injury. Thoughts become like slippery eels that you cannot keep hold of, but a good way to keep hold of those eels is by talking out loud to yourself. Read Brookes blog on improving memory after a brain injury
Brooke Trotter | 4 February 2019
Are you comparing yourself to people without a head injury? Read Brookes story on how he managed to move away from this distraction after suffering from a traumatic brain injury.
Brooke Trotter | 21 January 2019
After a brain injury, it is very easy to fall into depression. I stopped looking after myself, my hair was untidy, I put weight on and I stopped looking after my skin - Read how Brooke Trotter used exercise to combat the signs of depression.
Brooke Trotter | 2 January 2019
Read how Brooke Trotter's ability to socialise had changed, and the difficulties he faced with his relationships with family members and loved ones.
Brooke Trotter | 17 December 2018
The recovery time can vary from a few months to a few years, depending on the severity of the brain injury sustained. Some injuries result in life-altering conditions that not only affect the individual but their family and friends too. Read Brooke's list of 10 things to expect after a brain injury.
