
Brachial Girl
- Apr 15, 2016
- 4 min
Sorry for my selfies
So … I wanted to explain something … to look at my website or Facebook page, it may seem as though I am vain, what with all the photos of myself … But there is a reason behind it. When you have had a traumatic accident, and lose the use of your dominant arm like I did, you lose not only the use of your arm … but your self confidence, your sense of self, your dignity, your independence, your sense of future, your sense of being useful and worthwhile, and many other things. Ha
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Brachial Girl
- Apr 13, 2016
- 1 min
Trauma Survivors
Trauma survivors often have symptoms instead of memories. Those with traumatic brachial plexus injuries are no exception. Depression
Irratibility
Loss of interest
Disassociation
Numbing
Decreased concentration
Insomnia
Emotional overwhelm
Hopelessness
Loss of a sense of the future
Shame and worthlessness
Little or no memories
Nightmares
Flashback
Hypervigilance
Mistrust
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Chronic pain
Headaches
Substance abuse
Eating disorders
Feeling
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Brachial Girl
- Mar 21, 2016
- 1 min
Talk To Me!
I’ve added a comments page on my website so if you want to ask any (short) questions or leave some feedback about my site, GO FOR IT. (be nice please and no swearing) I will be approving comments personally so nothing offensive etc will be published. Leave a comment #brachialplexus #brachialplexusinjury #brachialplexusinjuryaustralia #erbspalsy #nerveinjury #nerves #muscles #birthinjury #nervetransfer #disability #motorcycleaccident #traumaticinjury #brachialgirl #blog #surge
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