A brain injury is like a fingerprint, no two are alike | Kevin Pearce | TEDxLincolnSquare
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2017
- Now in competition with himself, former pro-snowboarder, Kevin Pearce, shares with us his story of suffering a traumatic brain injury. And the difference between winning then and winning now.
Kevin Pearce, former professional snowboarder, is an inspirational public speaker and co-founder of LoveYourBrain LLC. He is an advocate for the prevention of brain injuries and the promotion of a brain healthy lifestyle. Kevin catapulted onto the professional snowboarding stage in 2005 at age 18, rising above others in his division and quickly becoming the athlete to watch in the ever-evolving sport. In the 2009 Winter X Games, Kevin brought home the Silver Medal for Superpipe, making him a strong contender to win Gold in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. On December 31, 2009, while training for the Olympic trials in Park City, Utah, Kevin suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. Although he was wearing a helmet at the time, the injury left Kevin in critical condition and in a medically induced coma that would change his life forever. Post-accident, Kevin has become a passionate advocate for the prevention of brain injuries and the promotion of a brain healthy lifestyle for all people.
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Thank you, Kevin. I'm a fellow TBI survivor who appreciates your speaking on our behalf. You have a platform that we don't. Please continue to use it to tell everyone else what it is actually like to survive and then live with a brain injury.
"I Live Life in the Moment Because That's All I've Got" Mantra for life.
He makes me feel a lot better about my incident, it’s so nice to know other people have gone through this too
Awesome story man I also received a tbi and went to Cleveland VA I'm back in my home state recovering
Right dude. Im sitting here smiling, recovering from my skull fracture and knowing he made a full recovery is so inspiring to me
Same!!! One minute i was fine. The next i was waking up on the fuckin floor. Life changed on a dime. But like him i believe we can always recover. The mind is both delicate and strong. We can create new neurons, eat well, learn things and push beyond limitations. That is what i choose to believe
I have the same thing. I was in a coma for 10 weeks
@@holdenludwig_ can I ask you how are you doing now? 10 weeks sound a very long period
as a TBI survivor l hear everything you say
Steve Knight hope everything is okay. Just watched the Crash Reel movie. Must stuck
Snazzareth ty
Never heard of this guy, but I'm rooting for him. He is so right that no two brain injuries are alike, and that neurology knows vastly less about TBI than there is to know.
Man, I remember following his story after it all happened. The human brain is sooo incredible. He has stayed so positive and it shows. All the best to this kid for the rest of his life. There’s a reason he’s still alive.
I am recovering from a TBI 3 yars ago. Everything Kevin mentions, like double vision correlates with firecly with my symptoms. He literally just boosted my motivation to continue my recovery! Brovo Sir!
I had the distinct pleasure of watching Kevin do his talk on stage and can attest to the power of his message but also to the profoundly caring and generous person that he is. So pleased to have met you Kevin!
I experienced a TBI in 2015. This story is very inspirational brother. After my surgery, went through a whole lot of things. Now I'm jogging 2-3 miles a day. I'm in the weight room. I don't lift as much but exercise is key, focusing on dreams and goals are key and meditation and prayer is foundation daily.
Kevin is the best TBI advocate in the sports setting, tbh. I remember watching his documentary with my dad when it first came out, it was then i realized it was possible. After 10 years I’m finally returning to the slopes this season. Im ready for my redemption!
My son was jr pee wee motocross competitor. He was air lifted after his accident. He had seizured few times, DAI, shearing, subdural hematoma. Correct on no 2 brains or brain injuries are alike. He healed better than what was expected. He still has cognitive delays, car sickness and headaches. He was told no contact sports/motocross indefinitely. However he took up golf and is competing in US kids golf world championship. Has won multiple local events too
Kevin Pearce was lucky in the sense he never had a craniotomy like myself, that added years to my brain injury rehabilitation. But brain injury's are very dark for most, new personalities are made which is very difficult for all surrounding the unlucky person, everyone has to learn the new person and new reactions they come with. Respect.
Currently grieving loss of my old self
Ugh do I wish we didn't have to change, personality wise. It's so damn hard on me, and my husband. It's been 13 yrs
@@geniusofjoy get your hormone levels checked with a functional medicine dr. My thyroid tanks after my head injury. discovered that my thyroid and pituitary or not conversing like they should so I took bioidentical nature throid support and a pituitary glandular support. Non pharmaceutical. define a functional medicine doctors in your area use your browser search engine go to the functional medicine institute they will list names. Look at their websites. I'm not as I was but I am better hormones are very powerful, when you have Trauma does it matter your age you need to have them checked that includes the hormone vitamin D. I also did hyperbaric oxygen therapy which tons of studies out of the University of tel Aviv and Joe Namath Center in Orlando Florida. God bless you.
Thanks you for your post! :)
It's important to raise the attention on something that's pretty common in TBI.
As a TBI survivor, myself, I appreciate and agree with most everything he says. I share his attitude. In my opinion, our attitude is the only thing, anyone of us can control, 100%. With hard work and determination, we can improve everyday we are above ground. Keep on keepin' on; and, never ever give up.
People with a traumatic brain injury are sensitive to certain noise or music. I had to lower the volume till he started talking. Anxiety and depression is also part of the symptoms as well as memory loss. He is really strong showing up on stage talking to those who are willing to listen to him.
a fellow tbi too, I wish I can say how I survived one day it just gives so much hope for who suffered same injury and survived it and live with it , to hear how others survived and they are not the only ones , Thank you so much for the strength you give
Shout out to Craig Hospital! Incredible rehabilitation facility
Truly inspirational story. I watched the documentary and was amazed at the love a support of his family showed after the accident. It's great to see him channelling his natural determination to be the best, into helping others cope and see that with the right help and hard work anything's possible. Keep up the great work Kevin and family!
I’m so glad I’m seeing this because I’m going through the same thing. Some 16year old girl totaled my car and I got my diffuse axonal brain injury. This is so amazing to see
I have a TBI as well, and I had double vision just like that when I looked up! It really is a challenge bro! Don't give up, keep fighting the good fight!
I suffered a TBI in 1987. I used to be in a wheelchair & communicated w/ a speech board, but can walk & talk.
MrJgreig72 how? tips?
Motivation
already completed 7 month eye side problem not rectified and forgot past Also kindly help brother if do u have any idea about recovery
I suffered a stage 3 TBI three years ago, and I had double vision just for some days, and then it just went away. So sorry to hear that this can be a lasting issue!
I had seen your story short after my son suffered TBI while living in Thailand. Your story gave me much hope for what was about to come, and I am happy today after seeing how you have come along and reshaped your life. Keep it going
Very inspirational! Your story can benefit lots of people with very similar journeys.
Great video. Kevin seems like a fine human being. His TBI story is almost identical to mine, but mine was in 1992 from motocross. I had the same double vision for months after waking up from my coma. It slowly repaired itself and is perfect today. I hope this young mans will do the same.
How you going today Travis?
Watching you speak of your TBI made me realize how blessed you were to survive. I too had a major brain bleed & went into cardiac arrest 22 hrs. after the concussion. Three weeks later I had a cranial drain & walked out of the hospital like Frankenstein in 24 hours. That was two years ago & next week I will be competing in the Nastar Nationals competition in Snowmass on my snowboard. I too have been given a second chance in life!
I love this! I have suffered a tbi 6 months ago and i feel this! The double vision the relearning everything although there is still a long rode ahead we all came along way the rebirth!
I love that part of success rested upon listening to his mom! My child has a severe brain injury and she doesn’t want to listen to me.
Part of his message I don’t like is that he insinuates that a survivor’s level of recovery is commensurate with effort. This is not entirely true. The amount and location of damage is out of the survivor’s control but I appreciate he “can do” attitude. Good positivity.
Thank you for sharing your story and determination to find a solution. Love working in this field and with people who are always open to finding answers…
I am amazed to see how well you are recovering. In 1997 sustained multiple contusions from a motocross accident that left me in a coma for three weeks. I understand much of what you have experienced. Seeing this story has greatly encouraged me.
Thank you for sharing your passion and your story so far. Being an athlete and being stubborn are qualities that make for a longer life. Good choices!
Love this so much Kevin - I'm sharing it with my forensic kinesiology students. Such a great message!
I dont have a TBI but a great and amazing friend of mine does,I'm so proud of everyone who has come out stronger ❤💪🙏.. You are all amazing !!! Keep going strong ❤
Thank you Kevin for your story. I am a disabled Vet who had a motorcycle accident and have MS as well and all kinds of vision problems, etc. Thanks for sharing your focus - I feel very much the same way. God bless you and thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for sharing yours, Diana. I am recovering myself from three head injuries and working through the experience through writing, which is my profession. Would you be open to connecting?
i got TBI 18 months ago and yes as long as you can be happy right now is the most important.
Encephalitis survivor here, the effects are continuing to be found. But I won't keep working for average. Just got my prism glasses. And, today I'm here. Love this. Thank you.
I had a spinal injury a few years ago that pulled me out of competing and his words inspired me to keep going with my physical therapy for my back.
Thank you for your story and inspiration for me to keep fighting for myself and to not give up. I am different but I can still live a mindful full life with determination. Thank You Kevin! God Bless!
R u kidding me? BLESS this young man & his amazing courage and transformation. TRULY
Thank you for sharing your story ❤🙏🏼you will get to where you want to be. I believe in you buddy 💪🏼
Keep spreading your story and your word KP! I know it can be frustrating for such a driven individual to be dealing with anything that tries to slow you down but you inspire so many people just by speaking, improving, believing, and living every single day!
He is so beautiful ,great attitude so inspirational keep it up
Great talk! Thanks. ❤
Thank you for the video. I'm an traumatic head/neck injury survivor.
I'm so glad YT recommends I sub to tthese channels. Thank you YT. Your algorithm is great
Iv lived and still learning since I fracture my skull at 6years old . I was given 24hour and they were pulling the plug. I'm now 44 and now know how my brain works thanks to one person who toke the time and let me talk and explain myself instead of just cutting me off
I tried for TedX, but no response.
I was hit by an overspeeding car while crossing the road while crossing the road on foot. I hit my head on the divider on 08.09.21 and hit my head on the divider, resulting in severe TBI and landed in a Coma for 45 days with the GSC scale reading of 4/15. To top it, I was infected with both dengue and pnuemonia while in a vegetative state. Against all odds, I can speak and walk again.
My belief is, set a long term goal and complete short term ones to achieve it. Focus on what is under control instead of worrying about what is not. A journey of passion and patience.
Thank u so much for this speech!
After some Traumatas i was healing my Body , but the hard work was on the mind. I had Amnesia and had to learn even languages Again that i already knew.
Making UA-cam Videos helps me to relearn languages i used to know and to help not only my patients but hopefully soon more people who re overweight as a physical therapist and a weight loss coach.
Hope this will inspire someone to start whatever they love doing!
Cheers from Germany
I suffered a TBI from a RTA/pedestrian.
I was in a coma for four months. Months of rehabilitation. I had to learn to read, write, walk and talk at 12 years of age.
Before this I did Judo.
I was pretty good at this. The fitness and positive mind pulled me through this dark chapter of my life.
Forty plus years later. I am still living. But there are major consequences.
I cannot learn and retain information.
This-put an end to my working life.
I haven't done Judo since. My biggest dream is not to get a girlfriend, not to hold down a job, but to get back onto the Judo mat again. It will never happen.
I can see your problems. I experience your problems every day. I know what you, the brain injury community and what I go through every day. Namaste
@@ILearoy I was told at a Rehabilitation centre that a B. I., Is a permanent Injury. It will never get better. I am and always will be like this. As will millions of other sufferers of this type of injury
I feel I could still be a viable member of society. But I'm stuck in a rut with no friends or family to help me. I'm poor and have trouble keeping a job because my back is also messed up from my accident. I have many issues and my brain just doesn't let me do what needs done while I'm stuck in my small home town. I will be homeless soon and maybe Wondering around the country is what I need to figure out what to do next.
I hope you’re ok , I wish I was wealthy so I could help .
How are you doing right now? I truly wish you are doing well.
Life is sometimes so unfair! I'm so sorry for the crazy obstacles you face! Don't we all need love, grace, and support! Please know you are precious and carry special gifts! You can overcome! Praying for someone to come alongside you! 💞🙏💞
Great talk👌🏽❤️🙏 I had TBI induced by encephalitis. I had the same feeling & I wanted to get back to my old life. However, was not aware of the impact of what my brain & body had endured to keep me alive. At the time my kids where 3 & 6 and all I could think about was them, yet I could not walk, talk nor had much memory of what happened or of my past life. But I can say, I have overcome so much❤️🙏 I am grateful for my life & all I have learned along the way. Never judge anyone by what you see❤️🙏 our brains are very fragile.
ross chavez me too brain injury in 2008 and i cannot still walk but i am improving everyday.
I am 45 year old man who likes to snowboard. When I saw the documentary "The Crash Reel" my perspective in outdoor activities have changed so much in the sense of precariousness. THANK YOU Kevin Pearce for giving me the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate what we have and what we can do safely and live tomorrow to do it again. This young man has become my inspiration. Please continue helping other people.
I’m in the same boat as you. After I watched the crash reel I will never snowboard without a helmet ever again. Life is unpredictable
Hello from New Zealand. We very much need an individual like yourself to speak in New Zealand. We have significant education and Awareness issue's
Thank you
Amazing story
Had multiple concussions through my life and each one is different each one requires a different outlook in order to recover and come back to good health.
You my friend are an inspiration! I have a TBI and get double-vision when I look up and to the side. I shoot competitively, so having vision issues makes life interesting! But I'm learning to live in the moment and be mindful. Thank you for your story, Kevin! It gives me hope and strength!
@@ILearoy Hi there. I've seen improvements. Still have split vision in certain positions, but my brain accommodates quickly, so less balance issues unless I get up too fast. The biggest thing to manage is blood sugar and anxiety, which are probably linked and can be changed by diet. I get tired quickly, but again this is probably diet related. A nurse told me early on to keep consuming sugar to help my brain recover as it needed the energy and I have noticed I get hangry quickly if I don't eat regularly. So now i am looking to address that , so it will be interesting to see what changes over the next few months. Competitive shooting has gone from strength to strength as I can literally only focus on one thing at a time now, which makes me very single focused. But if I'm tired, I cannot think straight. So looking after my diet and managing stress and sleep seem key for me operating correctly, which is a good thing to force me to eat well and look after myself. So other than not being able to work for several years, the injury was a blessing in disguise in other areas.
Loosing everything in one almost fatal crash doesn't stop my search for a future with better vision than I've ever seen before. I share a similar search Kevin.
I lost everything I believed was awesome in life like skateboarding, running, drumming, and an army career, but I can't stop because life almost did, dying and giving up are on my list of options.
My tbi was way back in 94 and there wasn’t really the same awareness around back then.
I know exactly what he means. My brain never told me I was different. Even when learning to walk and talk again, I used to get really frustrated but I couldn’t understand that it was because of an injury to me!
For me, my TBI likes to pop up to remind me, that no you're not the same anymore. I too have made great progress but sometimes I think a lot of that improvement is just learning how to hide it better and finding little tricks to get through the day. There are times I literally have no clue what's going on but I am so good at "faking" it that most people would never know. I am huge believer in the power of the mind, so......
I can totally relate
I do not remember my accident. After 3 days in a coma, I was in a brain injury unit for 18 days. I then went to brain rehab for 6 weeks, including physical and occupational rehab. I do not remember the month, it is missing. The long lasting effects, hard to describe. Today I looked up these talks, etc., because I have extreme vertigo. I was told by professionals, both by the plaintiff side (mine) and the defense that my approximate work age is going to be about 52. I'm 51, I did not think it was going to be a reality. Today is especially hard.
This is Jennifer Sinclair. Kevin is an amazing snowboarder and speaker and "determinist"!!!! And I also commend the doctors that made determinations on how to save his life and all the surgeries. They are amazing people for becoming doctors.
Keep going giving up isn't a option doing amazing things stay strong stay positive stay safe everyone takecare sending luck hugs prayers most of all love from headway Nottingham UK takecare xxx
I think I suffered a TBI when I was a teenager when I was propelled head first over the handle bars of my ten speed bike. My pocketbook fell into the front wheel stopping the bike appx 40 years ago. Thank you for sharing your experience, determination, and hope! You've encouraged me today to do the same! 💞
My husband suffered a severe TBI his senior year of high school in 1998. He was punched in the head so hard his brain swelled, requiring surgery and all the bones on the left side of his face were crushed and required multiple screws to hold the bones together. He spent months in the hospital recovering and missed prom and graduation. It’s been 25 years ago but he still has some lasting effects. They seem to have gotten worse as he’s gotten older too. He lacks any kind of empathy for people and he’s very quick to judge. He struggles with feeling normal emotions, but he’s very quick to anger. He gets really severe migraines sometimes. He has severe mood swings and sometimes it’s like walking on eggshells to make sure I don’t do anything to trigger his anger. These symptoms have progressively gotten worse over the years.
Very nice! As a race car driver that suffered a TBI in a racing accident I can relate! God bless you Kevin.
If I may ask, do you remember anything about the crash?
We love you K.P
I fell through a warehouse roof and fell 40ft to the cement floor below getting a TBI along with other life changing injuries
All the love KP!!
You are a good motivator to the people who are suffering and recovering from brain injury. I also had TBi after I met with motorcycle accident in 5 February 2020. Right now I recovered from huge memory loss. But I am still suffering from vision problems. My eye surgery is scheduled on April 30 2021
@@ILearoy I am doing good. My double vision surgeries were excellent and my double vision cured to a great extent. Right now I still suffer from vision field loss on right side. My next visit to neuro optalmologist is scheduled on December 2023. I am hoping that my lost vision field also cured over a period time. I feel like I have very slight improvement in vision field on right side too. Thankyou for asking. I just only saw your comment.
@@ILearoy My 2 eye surgeries were conducted for curing double vision. My double vision cured
I need to meet this man...
really proud of this guy. many others have found the end of a bottle or a gun
To him, he’s got double the audience.
I suffered a TBI in 5th grade snowboarding. Everyone thought I would never snowboard again but I’m happy to say they were wrong. Please if you’re reading this-wear a helmet!!!!!!
I will never snowboard without a helmet ever again thanks to these stories. Really happy for your recovery! Keep shredding 🤘 with a helmet lol
If you haven't seen the movie 'The Crash Reel', watch it now.
Completely changed my view on helmets
Each TBI is very different, but there are similarities. My heart goes out to this man because I know his struggles.
Parental guidance after you become the age of being of age to have children of your own is a test I've been living for the past 14 years
My husband suffered a severe TBI his senior year of high school in 1998. He was punched in the head so hard his brain swelled, requiring surgery and all the bones on the left side of his face were crushed and required multiple screws to hold the bones together. He spent months in the hospital recovering and missed prom and graduation. It’s been 25 years ago but he still has some lasting effects from the TBI. They seem to have gotten worse as he’s gotten older too. He lacks any kind of empathy for people and he’s very quick to judge. He struggles with feeling normal emotions, but he’s very quick to anger. He gets really severe migraines sometimes. He has severe mood swings and sometimes it’s like walking on eggshells to make sure I don’t do anything to trigger his anger. These symptoms have progressively gotten worse over the years.
He's probably frustrated of the constant brain fog for a long time. Please ask him also if he has problems with co-workers. He probably is being bullied due to slow mental processing.
I had a TBI 2 almost 3 years ago, I still have double vision, nerve pain, and memory problems. I think a lot of people think you can just get over it, but from what my neurologist, and concussion specialist said, I will never be the same.
Coma?
This is Jennifer Sinclair. Now this is the stuff that is important. Kevin is amazing on and off the snowboard. One amazing human being.
this all happened to me may 25 2014
I still dont rember stuff in the day time where i slept, ate spoke to I eat the exact same thing every day I still have Crash Reel. thankyou
It's crazy a decade ago, a double cork was a pinnacle of snowboarding. Now 16 yo kids are doing those, the finalist have tripples. Shaun white is an old man past his prime. 18 yo japanese kid does 1800 on a superjump.
Who would downvote this?
Only those of us who have gone thru a brain injury know that its the most difficult challenge we’ll face in life.
Exactly
Craid hospital also brought me back to life!!!!!!!
10/10/2008 I'm in the same boat. I even get double vision at points. or worse part of my eye will not send the signal to the brain at all. I have dead pixels for a time until it passes.
Dude! We are getting old.🙃 rock on brother
I've had two TBI's in my life. They occurred in my frontal lobes. And Kevin is so very right. That 3 pound organ does not know it is injured. That 3 pound organ is literally who we are. It is us. I hesitate to say brain in a vat but isn't that who we are at our very core?
I hope my son will listen to me soon
Crazy this guy was better than Shaun White....one accident changed his whole life....hes a warrior and never gave up much love and respect to him
I correct my double vision when I close one eye.
we wached this in ela
The Concussion Fix Dr Cameron Marshall
Vestibular system. Strabismus, hemianopia, and every thing else that comes along with traumatic brain injury doesn't allow me to skateboard anymore
Brain injury sucks and they all depend on the person
on 3 june 2023 my brother went unconscious
His eyes rolled back
...and doctors told us that he has a heart attack and as a result have hypoxic brain injuury...
uptill now there is no complete treatment for this thing..
Its been a month now
initially he can only open his eyes with limited look around movement..
now
He can move his lips and tongue a little..
And he also started to yawn..
and few times ..very few times..move his elbow,feet finger and head a little.
When something is put in his mouth he try to chew it
Its been almost three weeks he is breathing on his own initially was put on a ventilator
doctors says from now it all depends on patient's will power to secure complete recovery..
He is having food through NG tube
He also have tracheostomy tube in the neck
Also mri scans have shown global or severe hypoxic brain injuury
He is only 33
He was a healthy person before.
It seems like he can listen when we ask him to blink his eyes he blink his eyes
Can someone share what it’s like mental-health related for someone who has had a TBI? Is there an inconsistency in behavior like mind changing back and forth to deeper depression, anxiety and fear? Thanks in advance!
Yup
Yes I can relate to that - I am so frightened sometimes
Yes. Please prioritize sleep.
He is famous and his dad is locally famous in Vermont
What’s the song in the video?
Down the line by Jose Gonzales
Child I will hurt you by crystal castles
Hoping I'm completely unconscious for the eye surgery where someone cuts into my eyes to reposition the muscles in the eye ls
Craig is the best!
Thanks for the talk about brain injuries I feel the doctors really are like pioneers in the study of brain injuries they give them degrees of injury and time tables of recovery but really it's the great I don't really know frontier cause when you hurt the brain you just hurt the brain and then it throws a electrical tantrum trying to find it's way back to normal.