Lived Experience

Having hope and staying positive

In this article, Brooke describes how people pulled together to provide his loved ones with hope and see the positive during a terrible time of uncertainty

Tips on how to stay positive after a brain injury

A lot of the time, being positive after a brain injury is difficult, but it’s definitely worth the effort. Here are Brooke Trotter's tips on how to stay positive after a brain injury.

Getting lost after a brain injury

Having difficulties finding your way around after a brain injury is common. In this blog post, Brooke Trotter recounts his experiences of getting lost after sustaining a brain injury.

Beware of charlatans after a Brain Injury

Visual problems fixed with a single injection! Brain injuries cured through pioneering treatments! Too good to be true?

Combat sports - Is the risk of a brain injury worth the financial gain?

Mixed Martial Arts and boxing are entertainment but that's not what I see. I see the start of a horrific ordeal that will last possibly for years.

Back behind the wheel: Relearning to drive after a brain injury

I really struggled with the driving lessons. After my head injury, I found that things in life that I didn’t even think about before became really quite difficult. Read Brooke Trotter's blog on Driving after a brain injury.

Don’t Panic! How I navigate my way out of a state of panic!

After my TBI, I would get myself into such a state of worry and anxiety quite often. Read Brooke Trotter's experience on navigating his way out of panic!

Why don’t I feel like I’m making any progress recovering from my traumatic brain injury?

Having a brain injury was something that took me well over five years to come to terms with, but one thing I can say is that I made no improvement when I have been in a negative state of mind.

What is it like to live with a brain injury?

Writing the above title caused me to stare at a blank screen for a few minutes because the truth is, it’s been 12 years and I can’t remember what it’s like to live without one!

How long will it be before I’m better from a traumatic brain injury?

Your recovery won’t happen fast, it will be a marathon, not a sprint. You are in it for the long haul, so you need to make the journey a more comfortable one.

How to improve your memory after a brain injury PART 2

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"

How to improve your memory after a brain injury PART 1

TBI has a huge effect on your ability to concentrate. Read part 1 of Brooke's article on How to improve your memory after a brain injury.