Comments on: Guest Post: Navigating a Brain Injury During a Pandemic

By: Michelle #jumbledbrain

Michelle #jumbledbrain — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:25:23 +0000

In reply to Richard. Being able to afford to live on a low income is a real problem sadly. However, you don’t have to buy a mask, using an item that you already own, such as a scarf is better than nothing. It might not be able to deflect as much as a mask which is designed for the purpose, but it’s going to reduce it. Every little helps.

By: Michelle #jumbledbrain

Michelle #jumbledbrain — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:22:34 +0000

In reply to Michelle #jumbledbrain. Being able to afford to live on a low income is a real problem sadly. However, you don’t have to buy a mask, using an item that you already own, such as a scarf is better than nothing. It might not be able to deflect as much as a mask which is designed for the purpose, but it’s going to reduce it. Every little helps.

By: Richard

Richard — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:33:12 +0000

I personally think that this was much more contagious about six years ago! Only less than .03 percent of the people who do get it, die currently. I missed the boat on masks, just when it was announced when it left china, even before it got to Paris.
Thought about the mask creation, but being on disability have to stay, relying on the gov. Or if I make over I think 1,300 a month, I lose everything, what a bunch of crud that is.

By: Michelle #jumbledbrain

Michelle #jumbledbrain — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:53:44 +0000

In reply to Vivian. Yes it really does help :)

By: Michelle #jumbledbrain

Michelle #jumbledbrain — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:32:29 +0000

In reply to John Maranzana. That's a great point John. It's a difficult balance to strike (no pun intended) but like you I wear my mask. We all have to do everything we can to slow the spread of the virus.

By: John Maranzana

John Maranzana — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:20:05 +0000

Great article. One thing I think was missing was mentioning how breathing through a mask while you’re already dizzy can increase the unsteadiness and feeling like you’re going to pass out. Those without a TBI seem to have trouble understanding this. Even so, I, personally, still try to wear it. I take an occasional break by pulling it down to allow fresher air in. Pulling it down is frowned upon.

By: Vivian

Vivian — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:10:37 +0000

I like what he said about writing down our anxious thoughts to help cope with pandemic stress. Very helpful post Michelle!