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Seven Years in, and Still Healing
Even after all this time, I still notice positive changes in my symptoms on a fairly regular basis. My doctor told me that, for the most part, what was going to heal would do so […]
Articles by Rod Rawls
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Hearing Aids after a Brain Injury: Pros and Cons
After a couple years of my wife telling me I should probably get my hearing tested, I finally did. The audiologist reported that I had some high-frequency hearing loss, but that I was in the […]
Being a Caregiver
Reducing Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Worldwide, more than fifty-five million people are living with dementia. Alzheimer’s makes up 60% to 80% of those cases. Over 60% of those live in low to middle income countries, but it’s all too common […]
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The Price of Great Sleep – A Personal Journey of Discovery
Since I got my smartwatch last year, I’ve been tracking the quality of my sleep each night and reviewing the report every morning. After a brain injury, quality sleep can sometimes be elusive, but it’s […]
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The Importance of Sleep after a Brain Injury
Disturbance of healthy sleep patterns is a well-known impact of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Sleep is important for everyone, but insufficient sleep after a brain injury may intensify post-injury symptoms and can even impair […]
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Binaural Beats and Cognitive Performance
Many scientific studies have shown a number of positive impacts from listening to something called binaural beats. Benefits can include reduction in tension and anxiety, along with improved focus and creativity. I’m most interested in […]
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Internal Struggles of an Invisible Injury
It’s coming up on six years since my TBI. You’d think I’d have it all figured out by now, but I don’t. I continue to struggle with my own self-perceptions. And that’s why a brain […]
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I am More than My Brain Injury
A severe traumatic brain injury changed everything for me, in effect, completely redefining who I am. As I’ve shared in previous posts, my wife still thinks of me as Rod 2.0 because I am so […]
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“Me Time” is Important
Life gets crazy sometimes, doesn’t it? And this time around, it’s been a little crazy for me since, oh, maybe last November? First, there was the Thanksgiving holiday, which was our first time having an […]
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Attention Span after TBI
This would definitely be in the top five if I were to create a list of the most frustrating things I experience since my brain injury. I’m nearly six years into this journey, and it […]