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PTSD and TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) sufferers have a suicide rate more than twice that of the general population. PTSD is a contributing factor for PCS (Post-Concussion Syndrome) and PCS leads one to be more at risk for another brain injury (lack of concentration), the more TBIs received the greater the chance of suicide. In the United States, veterans make up 20% of the suicides. In Canada, we have a suicide epidemic amongst our First Nations people, I woud be so bold as to call it a PTSD epidemic... if Nunavut was a country, it would have the second highest rate of suicide in the world.

a head so heavy to just put it down and rest ***

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 4/13/2019 12:04:00 AM

This knocked the air outta me, I felt your words. How I have sought that rest/end in past years now gone. I'm curious about Canada's progress with brain injuries. US neurologists treat for migraines which isn't helpful or accurate. My best chances for cures are thru our professional football teams which are rife with concussions. I hope you've fared better in Canada? I've learned my 'head' symptoms change over time & I suspect will lifelong, but cognitive skills show no improvement. CayCay

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/13/2019 9:20:00 AM

Have you looked in to Sacral Cranial Therapy for your migraines?

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/13/2019 9:11:00 AM

One Ted to rule them all... "The most important lesson from 83000 brain scans" by Daniel Amen. Hugs to you, and hug yourself, Iwill do the same :) xomo <3

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/13/2019 9:03:00 AM

I have found so much helpful info through Ted Talks, PCS organizations like Concussion Legacy Foundation, on line support groups. DIET is key! It's all about inflamation. I've just started up NeuroOptimal Neurofeedback again, calms central nervous system, for me helps with anxiety, brain fog and noise sensitivity. Osteopath next... And no, nothing covered by provincial health insurance.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/13/2019 8:54:00 AM

You get it. <3 If not for the NFL and locally, Rowan's Law, to eventually hearing someone on CBC Radio listing my symptoms I would still be in the dark. My father still suggesting I go the conventional medicine route, despite my telling him they're ten years out...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/1/2019 5:08:00 AM

You give us a teeny glimpse...a moment in time - the weight of the world.

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 4/1/2019 7:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Kim, that is exactly my intention. xomo <3

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 3/31/2019 7:49:00 PM

I don't have TBI, but I find PTSD utterly exhausting and "heavy" to carry around. Very aptly worded poem, my friend... *hugs*

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/31/2019 8:41:00 PM

The less is mo formula ;) It is a weight. You get it. I should disclaimer I'm not there, I'm no more fascinated with death than I've always been (death the topic of high school public speeches, science fair, paintings, poems...) ;) Thank you lovely! xomo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 3/31/2019 2:27:00 PM

One should always consider one was indeed LUCKY to survive the ordeal and with such luck, one is most likely to do more harm than good by attempting suicide! Aloha! Rico

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/31/2019 8:29:00 PM

I have always felt lucky there, and there is truth in your words. This my humble attempt to inject empathy and understanding into such a difficult subject, a bit of answering that "how can anybody kill themselves" question. Thank you my friend, xomo

John Lawless

Date: 3/31/2019 8:57:00 AM

...and too most it is invisible.....

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/31/2019 9:15:00 AM

aptly called an invisible injury, even to the injured, the brain is the only part of your body that does not tell you it is injured. x

Anthony Biaanco

Date: 3/31/2019 8:23:00 AM

yes

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib
Date: 3/31/2019 8:24:00 AM

x. !.