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Navigating Brain Injury Recovery: The Right Specialists

Summary In this episode, Kelly Tuttle discusses the importance of seeing the right specialists after a brain injury. She shares her personal experience and emphasizes the need for tailored care based on individual symptoms. The conversation covers various specialists, including physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors, speech therapists, and mental health professionals, highlighting their roles in recovery. Kelly also provides insights on navigating the medical system, documenting symptoms, and the importance of persistence in seeking help. The episode concludes with encouragement for brain injury survivors to advocate for their health and well-being. Takeaways You need to be taking your issues to the right specialist. The brain is complicated, and there are multiple specialists. It's important to document your symptoms. One of the first specialists you should see is a PMR doctor. Speech therapists help with cognitive functioning. Physical therapists help with injuries that occur during a concussion. Counselors can help you navigate the grieving process, mindfulness practice, and behavioral cognitive therapy. Sleep coaches can help with sleep hygiene techniques. Chapters 00:00Introduction to Brain Injury Specialists 02:52Understanding the Role of Specialists in Recovery 05:35Navigating the Medical System After a Brain Injury 08:06Key Specialists for Brain Injury Recovery 11:03Therapies and Treatments for Brain Injury Symptoms 14:22Mental Health and Emotional Support Post-Injury 16:51Additional Resources and Considerations 20:01Conclusion and Encouragement for Survivors P.S. As a brain injury survivor, I understand the challenges of reintegration into the workforce. If you're also a survivor looking to return to work, please visit my website for my online program: Return to Work and Life After a Brain Injury.  You can also find my book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, and additional resources. My book, After the Crash, is also on Audible. My book, After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury, can be found on Amazon or at your favorite independent bookstore I created a journal just for you! Check out My Brain Injury Recovery Journal  My eBook, Getting Back Behind the Wheel Please check out my YouTube channel. Linktree My TikTok:  @brainlovingnp