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These are tough times but they are even

tougher after a brain injury.

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the sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from knowing you are working to make things better. 


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It is a good time to work together = SUCCESS.


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Concussion: Traumatic Brain Injury by Diane Atwood

           Concussions are a big deal

Signs and symptoms of concussion (traumatic brain injury)

  • Thinking/Memory/ Physical/ Emotional
  •  Sleep
  • Difficulty thinking 
  • Headache
  • Fuzzy vision
  • Irritability
  • Sleeping more than usual
  • Feeling slowed down
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Sadness
  • Sleeping less than usual
  • Difficulty concentrating 
  • Sensitivity to noise or light
  • Balance problems
  • More emotional 
  • Difficulty remembering new information
  • Feeling tired

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Concussion/ TBI by Diane Atwood 




The Brain Injury Information Network of Maine is a partnership of organizations working together
to share information, provide education, and promote promising practices
that will benefit individuals with brain injuries and their families.
Updated January 5 2012





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Myth Busting
Over the next year we will be debunking some of the myths around brain injury.
#1 Myth: After one year (some say 2 years) after an injury an individual can not be expected to make any significant improvements.
 BUSTED: Research, evidence based data is beginning to challenge this recovery myth. Information and stories that have provided hope that recovery takes place over many years are being proved to be accurate.
 #2 Myth: If you don't lose consciousness you don't have a brain injury.
 BUSTED: It's just not true if you have blackout it usually because of where you hit your head and what part of your brain was hurt. Frequently people who DO lose consciousness get to a doctor and get more help.
New #3 Myth: If you have  a brain injury it will show up on a CT scan or a MRI.
Busted: CT and MRI are remarkable imaging devices but they are not advanced enough to pick up all types of injuries to the brain.

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TBI and Domestic Violence
Please read this important new article written by Art Jette from Dover Foxcroft Maine
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