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Motivation, strength or dare I say absence of it!

Veronique Theberge

6 days ago
4 min

Motivation, strength or dare I say absence of it!

When a set back sucks all your energy, motivation and strength. How do you slowly find ways to build yourself back up?

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When Hope Translates into Running for the Hills

Veronique Theberge

Mar 5
2 min

When Hope Translates into Running for the Hills

Years after encephalitis and ABI, I am still expecting for a magical solution to be presented by my neurologist to reboot my brain.

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Veronique Theberge

Feb 23
4 min

Something is wrong here

Moments where you think “something is wrong” because your brain operates better than “normal” after brain injury.

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Veronique Theberge

Feb 16
5 min

Paula’s story with encephalitis and OCD

This is a short narrative or Paula's story with Encephalitis, ABI and OCD.

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Veronique Theberge

Feb 10
3 min

Let’s talk about raising awareness

Raising awareness is not an easy task regardless of the cause. But where do we sit in regards to raising awareness of mental health?

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Veronique Theberge

Jan 27
2 min

Finding Direction After Brain Injury

At one point or another all of us will be looking for some directions to move forward in our lives. Lessons learnt from e on finding my way.

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The Real Challenges of Surviving Encephalitis & Acquired Brain Injury

Veronique Theberge

Jan 8
5 min

The Real Challenges of Surviving Encephalitis & Acquired Brain Injury

Addressing the challenges no one told me about when I was sent back home. Because surviving e is one thing and living post e another.

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Veronique Theberge

Jan 3
3 min

Brain Shutdown

When your brain goes in near complete shut down mode and the ugly aftermath it leaves behind...time to rebuild my strength once again!

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Veronique Theberge

Dec 17, 2020
2 min

Fitting In

How do you fit in following a brain injury? Life is so different, you can often feel lost making you wonder where you and how you fit in.

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Veronique Theberge

Nov 29, 2020
4 min

Take Care of Yourself

The rollercoaster that is brain injury means that you must often take care of yourself first because you can't pour from an empty cup.

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Veronique Theberge

Nov 21, 2020
4 min

Perfect Storm (Part 2)

With several changes happening all at once, how do you keep the stress level under control. Follow-up to Perfect Storm Part 1

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Veronique Theberge

Oct 15, 2020
3 min

Neuro-Fatigue After Brain Injury

Neuro-fatigue is far reaching for someone recovering from a brain injury. Nothing make sense once your brain runs out of energy.

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Veronique Theberge

Sep 23, 2020
3 min

The Many Faces of Depression

Depression...there is no one size fits all. Depression can wear many faces and we are all affected differently. Insight on PDD

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Veronique Theberge

Sep 13, 2020
6 min

Alcohol Use After a Brain Injury

Has your view in regards to alcohol use changed following a brain injury?

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Veronique Theberge

Sep 7, 2020
7 min

Falling Short of Failing

Encephalitis recovery is a long and treacherous road.It can alter a person's psyche to the point where you feel like you are always failing!

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Veronique Theberge

Jul 20, 2020
7 min

Decision Making Post Brain Injury

The complexity of simple decision making post brain injury is out of this world. So many aspects have to be factored in!

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Veronique Theberge

Jul 5, 2020
4 min

Statue in a room

When partaking in a social event, I often compare myself to a statue. You are there, but not quite registering what’s happening.

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Veronique Theberge

Jun 25, 2020
3 min

Two steps forward, one step back

Most would be familiar with the expression two steps forward, one step back...this expression often becomes a way of life for e survivors.

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Veronique Theberge

Jun 21, 2020
7 min

Brain Interrupted

I try to describe the effects an interruption can have on an injured brain. A simple interruption can have far reaching effects.

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Veronique Theberge

May 17, 2020
4 min

Friendships After Brain Injury

It is very well documented that most brain injury survivors go on living with a life characterized by declining relationships...

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