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Comment by Darcy Keith on May 7, 2013 at 3:56am

Thank you, Tommy!  You are an inspiration to others, too.  I would love to come speak at a brain injury conference in Washington if you know of an opportunity, and would love to meet you!  I hope you are feeling better soon!

Comment by tommy manning on May 6, 2013 at 8:19am

good day to ya Darcy hope you are doing good this day good day to be alive like the soldiers say today is an alive day well we have another conference coming up here in Washington again i am still sore but am going to attend the conference anyway wish you could be their you are an amazing person i look up to you

Comment by Darcy Keith on May 2, 2013 at 3:29am

    Last month, we dove into ‘change your brain, change your body’ by talking
about what it means to have brain envy. Having brain envy means is to develop
habits and actions that won’t hurt your brain but you instead want to do things
that allow the brain to be the best functional and sizeable that it can. In this
article, let’s look at various things that cause harm and damage to our brains
and body..
     Do you have stress in your life? What about poor eating
habits? Get enough sleep lately? The list could go on and on, as if our life is
spiraling out of control. With chronic stress, your brain tells your body to
secrete higher amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, which leads to more fat,
increases muscle tension, increases blood pressure, and more. Drinking too much
caffeine or energy beverages restricts blood flow, dehydrates your body, and
fools the brain into thinking it does not need to sleep. Lack of sleep may cause
a person to overeat, which could add pounds and stress to our body. Getting less
than six hours of sleep a night lessens overall bbrain function, as well.

     None of this is new information for you. But what is new information
may be that if you take away or reduce some of these stressors on our brains and
bodies, your brain can actually reverse the signs of aging and become healthier,
according to Dr. Daniel Amen. Yes, you could have a younger brain when you are
56 than 27 and boost your brain function by just putting into place some
techniques.
     So, what are some of these techniques? We’ll take a look at
them next month. Until then, what are some other things that damage your brain?
Love to hear your thoughts.

Comment by Darcy Keith on March 23, 2013 at 4:57pm

I completely agree with Kelly on her thoughts of not isolating yourself, Tausha.  We are designed to have relationships with other people (i.e. friendships).  We need other people. Sometimes with a brain injury, it's difficult to distinguish who is a true friend and not.  For example, I met my husband less than 2 months after my injury.  He tried to isolate me from my friends and one thing led to another where I would up in Indianapolis' Criminal Court system as a victim of domestic violence.  However, I didn't allow this bad experience shut people out of my life.  I could easily have, but didn't.  We need each other.  Now, I found a wonderful man, with whom we have a beautiful daughter.  I wouldn't have been able to experience that if I didn't take a change and allow myself to be vulnerable again.  Especially with a frontal lobe injury which affects judgment, I could have kept to myself after the abuse.  I'd like to encourage you to keep an open mind and try not to isolate yourself.  You will be glad you did in the long run.

Comment by Susan Kelly Sanders on March 22, 2013 at 2:40pm

Tausha; by isolating yourself due to fear of some people using you, you are harming your necessary socialization skills; and risking losing some real friends and people important in your life.  I found that I too was beginning to isolate myself for similar reasons,  it hurt to get used or taken advantage of, still does but I've learned how to compartmentalize those detractors and still intermingle with others.  It can be hard because since my TBI I have a hard seeing/ understanding humor.  I'll look you up on FB.

Kelly

Comment by tausha black on March 22, 2013 at 11:38am

I tend to isolate and shut people out of my life, since my Tbi.  I've been used by people and I feel like I'm safe because I'm home with my doors closed and curtains drawn but I'm also wondering? Is there anyone out there who is scared to meet people and keep to yourself? Please add me as a friend on facebook, taushaburkholder in Odessa,TX

 

Comment by Darcy Keith on February 17, 2012 at 12:54pm

Thank you, Glen, for speaking with your state leader and for your kind comments!  I would love to speak at your state's conference.  With whom should I speak and the number to call?  Would love to meet you and all of the fine folks in Montana!

Comment by Glen Brist on February 17, 2012 at 12:33pm

I  spoke  with  our  state  leader,   would  be  nice  if   we  could  see  you  at  the  next  conference !   I  enjoy  your  advice  and  positive attitude  of   moving   forward.... I  have  learned  the  by  talking  to  and   giving  of   ones  self  to  others  in  a  positive  way,   we  can   gain   so  much!  Physical  exercise,  and   a   out going  to  others,  helps  increase   self  esteem and  a   brighter  tomorrow....   Darcy,  your  helpfulness  shows  so  much  in  your  videos,  Hope  to  see  you in  person, some  day.!

Comment by Darcy Keith on October 28, 2011 at 6:08pm

Thanks for your comment, Claudio!  Glad you enjoyed the article.

Comment by Claudio on October 26, 2011 at 10:06pm

Hi Darcy,  I just wanted to comment on an email i received authored by you that i just absolutely loved...ROUTINES SUCK...I'm paraphrasing :).  For a long time i have thought and lived that very principle and it was the opposite of all the advice i ever got.  I wont say that i have had a easy go with life so far but the routine idea is constantly shoved in my face when i seek guidance or support. I just wanted to say thank you for putting that message out there. i have been attending a local support group in Capitola and not many go to share with but there is some dialogue that i do appreciate.  I returned to law school and that will be a long road that i look forward to traveling down.  I feel so good that i finally have something positive to wrap my brain around and one day i hope to truly impact the resources available for other TBI survivors.  i did want to share something about the drive from Santa Cruz to Fremont i take to attend these classes and your comments about the routine it creates as pathway in the mind.  I am not from California so Fremont is new to me and has some nice scenery so when i drive out i like to get lost often just to test if i can find my way and to see that scenery.  Fantastic gospel you shared.

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