Veronique ThebergeJan 18, 20214 minBeyond the Physical Impacts of Encephalitis and Acquired Brain InjuryBeyond the physical impacts of encephalitis and abi sits a very important aspect...mental health.
Veronique ThebergeDec 17, 20202 minFitting InHow 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.
Veronique ThebergeDec 4, 20203 minEmotions GaloreManaging emotions can be a challenge. This blog is a narrative describing a moment when I let that iron armour down after brain injury.
Veronique ThebergeNov 29, 20204 minTake Care of YourselfThe rollercoaster that is brain injury means that you must often take care of yourself first because you can't pour from an empty cup.
Veronique ThebergeNov 21, 20204 minPerfect 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
Veronique ThebergeNov 16, 20203 minHealing of a Weird Wonderful BrainDo you heal a broken heart the same way you heal a broken bone? Sometimes I wish people realised that the same logic applies to my brain.
Veronique ThebergeNov 12, 20203 minThe Perfect Storm (Part 1)My work contract is soon coming to an end, but before it all ends, things are ramping up at an incredible pace. How do you manage this?
Veronique ThebergeOct 15, 20203 minNeuro-Fatigue After Brain InjuryNeuro-fatigue is far reaching for someone recovering from a brain injury. Nothing make sense once your brain runs out of energy.
Veronique ThebergeSep 23, 20203 minThe Many Faces of DepressionDepression...there is no one size fits all. Depression can wear many faces and we are all affected differently. Insight on PDD
Veronique ThebergeSep 23, 20202 minStuck in a Dark MomentRecount of a sad moment and the narrative that helped me get out of my funk.
Veronique ThebergeSep 21, 20205 minAnxiety: From Full Throttle to ManageableHow can you de-escalate your level of anxiety? Why does it suddenly sneak up on you? Account of an event where anxiety grabbed hold of me.
Veronique ThebergeSep 13, 20206 minAlcohol Use After a Brain InjuryHas your view in regards to alcohol use changed following a brain injury?
Veronique ThebergeSep 7, 20207 minFalling Short of FailingEncephalitis 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!
Veronique ThebergeSep 2, 20207 minWhat's your friendship recipe?How do you manage friendships post brain injury? In this blog I compare friendships to the high and low of executing recipes.
Veronique ThebergeAug 23, 20206 minWhen Kids Teach You a Lesson About AnxietyAnxiety...how it comes about for me, my go to tricks to manage it and how my lovely son added a new tool to help me deal with my anxiety.
Veronique ThebergeAug 16, 20204 minThere is something about the mountainsI love the mountains. There has always been something about mountains that makes me want to conquer them.
Veronique ThebergeJul 20, 20207 minDecision Making Post Brain InjuryThe complexity of simple decision making post brain injury is out of this world. So many aspects have to be factored in!
Veronique ThebergeJul 5, 20204 minStatue in a roomWhen partaking in a social event, I often compare myself to a statue. You are there, but not quite registering what’s happening.
Veronique ThebergeJun 21, 20207 minBrain InterruptedI try to describe the effects an interruption can have on an injured brain. A simple interruption can have far reaching effects.
Veronique ThebergeMay 26, 20203 minThe Bucket ListHave you got a bucket list? If so, what is your motivation for having one? What are the most important items appearing on the list?