Emily, just as a reminder, I am a fellow brain injury victim. On Oct 1 of 2022 I suffered what doctors are referring to as a traumatic brain injury as the result of my 10th concussion. Because much like you I tend to push myself way to hard, my TBI caused the entire right side of my body to shut down. Now almost a year later, I'm back to around 85% function. My point is, DON'T BE LIKE ME!!! Relax, trust the process, nature, God, and your doctors. Good luck on your recovery and for God's sake be careful! 😁👍
Same advice, I have a Tbi, it took more than a year. What helped me was to work with 🐴, look for an equestrian therapy barn, it brought me joy and helped my balance. Sending you 🙌🏻🙏💗🐴 good luck
Great video Emily. Before retirement i worked with thousands of concussion injuries helping people recover and with neurologists , therapists and family members. A very hard injury to recover from for everyone. I really hope your medical team is able to share this video with other patients (to listen with their eyes closed) as its such an isolating injury and hearing any success story goes a long way in emotional support for them. cheers
Setbacks and challenges in life are the instruments that make or break us, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. It’s interesting to see your resolve to get better. It’s been quite a struggle for you. You’re a fighter. In time you will be back to where you want to be.
@@Staroy I've copied my to cmnts from the same time, that nobody has interacted with at all (often my cmnts become invisable on YT) and I'm pretty sure, they explain it. But short - if you are used to do something, and they are "forbidden" by the doctor, you have put something else in place of it. Like a cat scratching the couch - you have find something it can scratch instead.. Looks as if you also ran into some good doctors, from how your nose looks. I gor mine kicked flat with a wooden boot "a few" years ago, so it kept on bleeding when I slept for about 3 months. A guy I knew, had his punched into pulp not long before, and he told about the pain, of getting it straightened with steel rods 3 days after, so I used my littles fingers a few minutes after the kick - THAT hurt.. The kick didn't really, but I do remember the thud and the shiney red flash.. Today my nose looks almost as straight and symetric as yours (I was lucky with that, cause I wasn't going to let them do the steel rod thing to me :D ) but the left side doesn't let the air through as it should.. Could have been worse - 1-2 inches lower, and it had been my teeth.. Do you feel any change to your breathing, or pain? A guy I knew back then had also been punched, and he ended up with some nerve damage, so when he touched his a certain place no matter how lightly, he could feel a bit of pain, and thought of me.. Our city was a tough place back them.. :D DON'T push your self - just DON'T.. As someone who was young, before rest after concussions was a thing, and healing in general not really was either, I am paying for lots of doing the wrong things.. It ISN'T worth it..!!! I expect you have done your home work from school, even though it was boring - this is "the same".. Sacrificing the current pleasure for a better future.. Find something else to fill your mind with - even stoopid romantik movies (there are lots on YT) or any other videos about things, that you are interested in.. Focus on the "excuse" to let go of your normal routines, and just pick and choose the desire of the moment with out felling guilt over "wasting" time.. Taking care of someone's health ISN'T waste - even if that someone is you.. AS "my guru" Jordan Peterson says: "Treat your selv as someone, that you love." You would (I'm guessing) push anybody else, as much as you want to push your self - just DON'T do it.. Best wishes ;)
You just educated this 60 year old and who knows how many thousands in the future. Emily, by documenting your injury and struggles you could be saving someone’s life. You are going thru something not many of us have experienced. Hoping you turn the corner soon and happy times follow😊
Emily, we appreciate the strength you had to document your injury, healing journey and sharing it with us. We are only concerned about your well being. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing. Sending all the love to you and your family.
Emily, do whatever necessary for a full recovery. Praying for you young lady. We’re all still rockin with ya. Happy to see you getting better each day.💯💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Hey Emily, take it slow, appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. Life does things, sometimes when you least expect it. But learn from it, and be grateful. You have a wonderful family that loves you and things will get better for you!
Hi Emily, my husband had a very very TBI a year ago in June. He is still recovering. He was a almost a year off work, he even lost the ability to speak properly for a while. He is mostly better now but still seeing specialists. It was my husband’s 3 rd severe brain injury and 8th concussion. My husband spent months and months at stage 1. It took almost half a year before he could even grocery shop because he couldn’t even remember what to get. A year later he still has a bit of stuttering at times . My husband mode of injury was a bicycle accident . He hit a pothole and his bike flipped backwards and the back of his head hit a curb. I thank God he was wearing a helmet . His helmet actually broke. The emergency doctor said it was the only reason he was alive . Please care for yourself properly . Hugs. Take heart my husband is back to full work now and even starting a Masters.
Seeing you cry brought literal tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry you're going through all this Emily but you're so young and resilient and have the right attitude to recover fully and all of my prayers are going to you right now. When I was 20 years old I lost my left hand in a accident and I thought my life was over so I know your frustrations.
I didn't realize how serious your injuries were. I can see you are very worried. I hope you get much better. Here's something from my heart to yours. Sometimes life hands us a bad deck. But you're still young and whatever you're going through now will go away and you'll be better. I love you as a friend and see a lot of your dad in your eyes. I'm sure he's just as worried. Don t be discouraged take it day by day and keep the faith in your heart because that's where you come from. GOD BLESS YOU.
Recovering from any injury can be a challenge, from a head injury even more so. From what I get from your video you were trying to get well to fast, which for a really active person--you--is understandable, if counter productive. I hope and pray Emily that no that you have started to see improvement, that the rate of recovery will increase. As to providing updates, for me I accept what you can share with us, at the frequency you are able to give without delaying your recovery. As a follower of your channel I am along for the long haul, not just a one or two video wonder. Why can I feel this way, because you have more of a life than entertaining us on YT, and you have to give a fair share of your time to all of your different endeavors. Take car Emily, be safe and get to 100% soon.
So good to see you again Emily! The difference is quite striking since you have begun to recover! Well done and BE PATIENT! We are all out here rooting for you. Best, Liz
I'm so glad your finally getting better. I admire your dad for his talents, as well I admire you. You have impressed me with what you've accomplished, be strong and keep getting better.
I know from experience that long term recovery can be a challenge and down right depressing at times. In the long run, it's better not to go too fast and set yourself back. I learned to ask for help and try to focus on the things that would help me keep my healing going in the right direction. Hang in there, Emily. You got this.
My son had three very bad concussions as a young teenager and no doctor really took it seriously as far as recovery. They just let him go back to normal activities a couple weeks later. He is thirty one and has dizzy spells and, to me, he changed. Just be patient and let yourself heal. This will pass and all those things you want to do will still be there.
You should get his eyes checked out, I had a concussion and even years after felt super off until I found out how concussions can mess up your eyes so now I’m doing vision therapy! I also have TMJ from not wearing my retainers at night which gives me vertigo so the combination of the two is awful. Hopefully I get better though
You are just amazing. It's so hard, trying to heal, being patient with your body, not losing hope. Thank you for sharing with us, sharing your tears and frustrations. I'm 5 years out of breast cancer recovery. Learning to just be still was HARD for me. Wo years of not being able to do very much. UA-cam was my saviour in some ways, and your Dad, building the other cabin and surrounding buildings was amazing for my mental health, as you have been too. Thank you Emily ❤ keep on with your recovery, but know it's ok to have a day, a week, whatever your body needs, of doing nothing or not much. ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺
I knew concussions were serious injuries, but I really didn't know what the symptoms and recovery entailed. Thank you for documenting your recovery. I felt so bad for you at your low point. It really makes you realize how great it is to be healthy and to be able to do everything, even the mundane things like washing dishes! I bet when you were a kid you never thought you would be happy and grateful to do the dishes😂! I may never look at them the same way again either😂. I am so glad you seem to be over the worst of it. I wish you all the best and a smooth and speedy path to full recovery.
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Happy to hear, there has been much done in the progress of healing. Praise God you are much better 🙏
Patience is a virtue which most of us don’t have - it is learned. Don’t beat yourself. Believe me, many times during my 66 years, I’ve had to endure patience and understanding. ❤
Sorry Emily! Your injury WILL get better. This is teaching you compassion, appreciation for all the "small" things in life (which really aren't so small), respect for your health, patience, and tolerance.
So glad you took time to heal. What an awful experience, but you turned it into a positive, and are helping others sharing this recovery. Praying you will be 100 percent. Thanks Emily.
I'm very glad that you have been able to recover so quickly dear girl. I understand your struggles, as I fell 26' at work and sustained a significant closed head injury that took me 10yrs to overcome. I had to relearn how to do everything, and still have trouble coming up with the right words sometimes, but it definitely could have been so much worse. While I recovered, I was able to get my GED, continue my studies, and become a Certified Surgical Technologist. I thank the Almighty LORD GOD above for my life and for helping you to get better. Have a beautiful blessed day Em, in our Savior JESUS CHRIST'S perfect name 🙏🏼🌿
American diet and overall food gives a hard time to recover from neurological injuries. It's crucial to have organic food good fats good fruits and vegetables. I've had a insanely severe neuro lyme case and got back to normal, ofc it was thanks to Jesus Christ, but also I am blessed to live in central Europe where the food is great and herbal medicine is practiced for generations.
@@RK1FX Yes, I agree. The American diet is FULL of poisons, chemicals, and abominations. This is why I've been watching what goes into my vessel for 5yrs now. No fast food, very little restaurant food, limited grocery products, a non-national brand spring water (on top of my mom's mountain water when I can get it), no global medicines, very limited regular medicines, a whole lot of imported & home grown foods, and lots of prayer. It's very time consuming and exhausting. 😕🤷🏼♀️
My very best wishes for your continued recovery, Emily. Thanks for your courage, and your generosity in sharing your experience. I wish I could give you a hug…..
Good to see you're healing, Emily! It was hard to see you cry. You're young and beautiful, so you'll hopefully have many years left to enjoy, so don't let this injury bring you down! All the best from Norway!
All that matters is your healing. I know at your age it is hard to be sedentary, but patience is the key. Also, you are learning a great deal about yourself during these months. Clearly, I can see the healing. God bless you!
Thank you so much for sharing your injury an recovery with us, it is good to see you back on here as you have been missed. Your videos and your dads videos help me a lot. I am 62 years old and both of you keep me motivated to keep moving. Thanks
I’m so glad you are on the mend. It’s so hard to remain patient, but you’re right that the body knows how to heal if you just give it time. Now you have a new appreciation and gratitude for health. That’s a great lesson!
I understand. I had a traumatic brain injury when I was eighteen. I had to learn how to crawl all over. I remember being on the floor with tears running down my cheeks because I couldn't comprehend the idea of opposite arm and leg. I was basically spread out on the floor with both arms out in front with my legs behind me. Getting both arms back to where they needed to be was challenging. I eventually was able to, and she showed me which arm to move forward, followed by the leg. As frustrating as it was, I recovered and do everything I did prior to my accident. Give yourself time and grace. You deserve to be well and have your old life back. It sounds as though you are healing, but it takes time. Fast forward, I recently turned sixty-five, and the knowledge and programs they had in place back in 1976 are totally different than they are in 2023. I wish you a speedy and full recovery. And for you to have the best life that you possibly can. 🙏🙌🙏
I feel for you. This is very similar to how it was for me after my head injury, except that the cause was different and I had children I had to look after. It took a very long time to work out how to pace myself with what I needed to do against what I didn't need to do immediately, whilst also balancing what I was physically able to do and what I needed help with. The downside was that getting frustrated and angry just made things worse. I am so glad that you're recovering well. I hope you'll be fully recovered and back to your old activity level very soon.
This was a very tough video to watch but so glad you had the courage to share your recovery experience with all us fans. So glad to see you are on the right track to recovery. I honestly think that leaving the city jungle and retreating back to the wilderness nature was a great move and did your brain a lot of good. You're looking great Emily and you're going to make a full recovery. It's only going to take time. Keep doing all the right things for you. Your true fans will always be here and supporting you. May God continue to bless and heal this amazing woman.
I believe we all went thru some times in life that we pushed to soon. I did. I know many that did. What you did was hard and it had to be a huge challenge to heal the best you can. I watched things over the years that or horrific and listening to your story is tough but very enlightening. I hope others that are hearing you will look hard at the recovery and think about one old guy that can verify you did it right. Tough but right. I’ll still be watching as I can. Just as your pops videos. I got to catch up at times but it’s worth it. Great videos and you just be safe and do what you feel is best as you move forward with this healing. Keep on keeping on
My hopes and prayers have been with you through your recovery process. I’m confident that your positive mindset, plus the great attitudes instilled in you by your parents, will lead to a successful recovery. I’m looking forward to your future “building” videos.
Emily I feel your pain. My granddaughter had 2 concussions in about 4 months. She was 3 years going to a sports doctor. She struggled with light, daytime with terrible. Night was good but she couldn’t sleep because of headaches. I’m glad you’re feeling better, it just takes time. Good luck to you.
Hi Emily, glad to hear that your recovery is moving along. I had similar injuries when I was 16: fell and cracked a bone in my head along with a broken nose, concussion. It took quite a while to recover from the concussion. I had trouble with the school classes. Thankfully the teachers were very understanding. I probably pushed myself too much also. Keep at it and try to stay positive. It does take time. All the best.
So pleased you have made a good recovery Emily. The brain is so precious, and though you were feeling frustrated, it was crucial for you to give your body lots of rest. Thankfully you're over the worst of it, but you really can't afford to take a knock like that again sweetheart, so please take care. I wish you well 💗💗💗
Emily, in 1966 when I was 12 a suffered a basal 5 skull fracture I am now 70. Depending on the type of SF your recovery will be different. Take it slow, take it easy, I understand your problems. I have no equilibrium, so walking is sometimes difficult. I lost the use of one eye and hearing in one ear. I live with a constant headache, medication has made my life better. Do what your Dr.s tell you to do. You can and will recover. Danny
My brother in law's grandfather's private jet pilot walked and looked crooked till he died. He had the misfortune on his very first parachute jump as a parabat, of his parachute failing to open. He is one of the precious few who hit the ground and survived. It took a long time to recover, but the body is extremely resilient. He qualified to fly Lear jets commercially and had a good life after that. You'll rebound fine in time, I'm sure. I'd just stay very far away from a high protein diet, if it were me, if I wanted to facilitate healing. Good luck and happy tomorrows.
Praying for your healing!! I kind of understand...for 3yrs since an auto accident, I've been seeking healing for extreme pain and fatigue. God is in control. God Bless.
Difficult to watch the struggle but appreciate you sharing the ups and downs. We are all human and need to take pause from time to time to recover and reset. Hold fast and stay awesome! best wishes from a fellow young Ontarian!
BEAUTIFUL!! I can see the sparkle returning to those beautiful eyes!! And that is just looking in from this side. Be patient Emily! As you said, the brain is the key to everything. And it is THE most sensitive organ in the body. I am happy to see that light in your eyes coming back! You are doing well. Your brain will heal in it's time!! Give it the required time and kinda cater to it. I believe you are doing that already. Thank you for the update. A situation such as yours IS a delicate one at best. Some years back I was having problems with a physical recovery. I was not happy with my progress and my therapist saw that so she challenged me ( HARD) She reminded me that when she started with me they used a crane to get me from the bed to a chair, to a toilet and that I had just walked several hundred feet without a walker!! Then she told me to quit whining and go get an ice cream. (she was right, love her bedside manner) She was exactly what I needed just then. Prayers to you for further and complete recovery Emily!! And I hope it is quickly. I know time seems to just creeeep when recovering like this. Blessings to you lady. Keep at it
When my mother was 9 months pregnant, she was in a car wreck. This was back in 1966 when no one had seat belts, and mom was thrown out of the car. My brother was born a few days late, and was definitely a slow starter. He just did the lazy baby thing for the first 2 years of his life. Then boom...he suddenly jump started and everything accelerated with his growth. Today (all these years later) he is definitely the sharpest tack in the family. Physically and mentally. Give yourself time. God and nature heals on its own schedule.
Please rest rest rest. My daughter was hit by a car at age 14. Concussion, fractured sinus, and road rash on her face, knees and elbows. I am very sad to say I sent her back to school in two weeks because the new quarter was starting. She struggled for the next four years where she had no struggles all the previous years.She took years to recover. I am not sure she is the same person at all. If I had it to do over I would have pulled her from school for the last half. Just because you no longer have any visible injuries does not mean you are well. She is now 31, a mother and occasionally still has issues. emotional and neck and head.
I'll share my experience with a severe concussion! I'm 71 now, when I was 14 I was in a bad tractor accident! When I came to, I only had tunnel vision ! I shut the tractor off and walked to the house and everything went black! The next thing I remember, mom is calling me to get up and get ready for church! The accident was a week prior, and I'd spent 3 days in the hospital that I had no memory of! I have had a ringing in my ears ever since! I've had a few other small concussions in mishaps over the years since, but nothing like that first one! Take time to heal!!
Thanks for recording all your good and bad days, and your thoughts and feelings along the way. My wife and I said to each other "That brings back SO MANY memories" of our respective concussions, me at 15 and her at 19.
Amazing to see the change in your progress and your demeanor - from the tearful segment to the 'back at the gym' segment. The whiplash is crazy stubborn, that's amazing. Glad you are feeling better. Hopefully the pace of recovery picks up a bit now that your body/brain seems to be bouncing back. Good luck!
Awe Emily it breaks my heart to see you struggling like you are. Concussions do take alot of down time to rest and let your brain heal and when your an active person that makes the process of letting your brain heal even tougher. It brought tear to my eyes seeing you so upset like this. Im praying for you Emily for God to give you the patience and help in healing your brain and ease the concussion symptoms and get you back to normal again. If or when you do start back playing soccer please be careful it as you know can be a really rough sport. Glad to see you got out in the wilderness where you love it so much it helps to clear your mind and the quiet and peacefulness helps with your brain injury.
Hi Emily, I can relate to how difficult life is when you cannot be active. I have the flu now and am treating it with cough syrup and louzenges and vitamins. I do not use doctors or medicines. So, this flu (upper respiratory infection) is taking a long time to get rid of. The main problem is a persistent cough, but the cough comes from deep in my lungs where the congestion is. It is a scary cough sometimes where you cannot seem to stop. I will pray for you to heal in God's timing and would appreciate your prayars for me...thanks.and God bless...by His stripes we are healed...Amen.
Sorry to hear of your injury. You have learned a valuable lesson that few do…there is nothing more precious than good health. You will heal, just be patient with your body.
So happy to hear you’re on your way to recovery. I’m sure your mom and dad are happy to see how well you’re taking care of yourself. Take it easy and be patient. Let nature take its course.❤
Gosh, you are such a beautiful videographer. Stunning perspectives, and use of light. I wish you the best and peaceful recovery. Blessings to you young lady. This too shall pass. You are a very talented artist. I love your work.
Praise Jesus that you recovered! Many do not recover from a TBI! I got hit when I was on my motorcycle in 2000. I spent time in a comma and did not know my three sons when I woke up. I was very combative and not only in hospital but for 7 years after! I lost a lot if memories and my children were my memories of hospital stay and many other things over the years. It’s probably taken over 10 years for my brain to recover. I got an education raised my children went back to work and it us all quite miraculous!! TIME EMILY GIVE IT TIME!!!
You do not know me but I have followed your dad for years. When I was teenager I had an accident getting brain damage as you. It took some years to recover and first months I was very weak but later I started doing weightlifting and trained for 30 years. Was also competing in olympic weightlifting in Finnish Academic Competition in 1970-ies. I have recovered fully, so just be patient! Now I am 75 years old and still having a good time. Got married eight years ago to Lety from Mexico City. We met on fb!! So take it easy step by step. You will notice the recovering and that will encourage you to go on. For me after laying in bed tor two months I could not read, not walk and had smell hallucinations and for two years balance difficaulties. If I turned my head hastily I woke up laying on the ground not realising I had fallen. Took two years to get rid of that completely. And from that to competing weightlifter...
Thank you Emily for sharing you and your journey. So glad for you some healing time in the north is working for you. Prayers for peace strength and continued healing for you
I was on the edge of my seat trying to hug my computer screen! Don't rush yourself. A few years ago I tripped and went head first into a steel door and cracked my head and walked around with a bleeding brain for a week before I finally went to the hospital and got shut down. It took me a year and a half to finally get right. At first I could not exercise or read but that is what eventually brought me around and now I am fine. Take your time and take care of your beautiful self. We love you out here! 💞💞
Emily, you are a super girl and really proud of all you are doing. My daughter, same age as you, got a concussion her freshman year in college playing soccer. She basically lost that entire semester. Just like you, you have to heal. Great log of your experience and i can trully say it is now a story of two... you and my daughter. I hope others find this helpful... just be patient and allow that one brain you have been give to heal properly. This is temporary!!!
I totally understand what you are going through. I had a really bad stroke, ( which is a brain injury ) I was in the hospital for 28 days. I was so messed up. I didn’t understand what happened to me. I was emotionally a wreck, paralyzed in my right hand and leg. It took a few years for me to get better. I just needed to take baby steps, be patient, and it was so hard. But I did get movement back in my hand and leg. It’s amazing how the human body can heal. I’m on a lot of meds for my blood pressure, anxiety and other issues from the stroke. I’m proud of you friend. You are getting better. Just don’t be anxious, take it day by day. We all are in your corner. When you get healthy enough, we all will still be here watching your great content on your channel. Stay you , Stay Awesome! We all love you! 😊
Hey girl..!! Had been wondering where you were… Glad to see that you are well on the mend. It’s all those Irish genes…you are built from the best of stuff! You and your family are in my prayers every day. God Bless you all, Granddad xx
Hi again EMILY Relieved and happy for you things are getting better. Time is necessary for healing but a huge part of that to happen is having the patience to wait! Such an important part because if you don't have it you'll go crazy. Hang in there all will get better in time. If you don't you'll take the risk of not totally healing or healing with limitations. Focus on that patience and things will get easier. Appreciate the update being so concerned. Catcha next time.
Bless you dear. Give yourself a break. You are young and have a chance to fully recover. Last October I had a brain bleed, then vertigo and May of this year I had sepsis. I’m 83 and lucky to be here. My recovery is slow and seems hopeless. What I’m trying to say is be kind and have patience with yourself. God bless❤.
Emily you are so strong. Thank you for being transparent with your words and recovery. I suffered a brain injury 30 years ago in a motorcycle accident. I was struck while I was at a stop light. The driver hit me and sent me sliding through the intersection, thank god there was no cross traffic. I slid 65 feet with my motorcycle. I was fully protected with my helmet and leather coat. I went to stand up and down I went. Next thing I new I was at the emergency department. The nurse showed me my helmet and the was a6 inch crack in the back of it. It took me two years of recovery to get my function back to where I didn’t hear the buzz it my head. Today I’m 67 and am very active. I walk 5 miles a day and tomorrow I leave for a 5 day back country trip in my home state of Montana. You really are doing the right thing for your recovery and going north seemed to be your best medicine. Take your time post when you’re able to. 🫶🏻🙏🏻🏕️
Emily, I am so happy to see you looking happy again. When you came to the part of the video where you revealed that your nose was broken I started to cry because of the pain and frustration I saw on your face. Then I noticed that you were crying too. I'm so glad to see that you are well past that. Thank you for sharing all this with us.
It takes a very strong person to put yourself out there, admitting what's going on & coping as well as you have. Well done & best of luck for your future! Not going anywhere! ❤
Emily, life has many challenges. You have the strength to overcome what you are facing presently. Please have the patience to recover and be able to return to the life you desire. The time you spend recovering is minuscule compared to what in store for you in you lifetime. Happy to see you back with us but please don’t press yourself.
Be patient young lady, let yourself heal, and recover fully we will still all be here waiting your return when you are well best wishes on your recovery❤
Emily, I am sorry for your sports injury. A brain injury is a hidden injury...especially to others. Brain injuries are also cumulative. Any future injury MUST be considered as serious as this one. I fell from a ladder onto a concrete floor back in 2006...I broke my right wrist and everything from my upper lip to the middle of my skull (all of the bones in my face including my nose, both cheek bones, both eye sockets, my olefactory bulbs (what we smell with) and tore the lining of my brain. The wrist (my dominant one) was shattered in the fall and surgically repaired...we gave me back about 80% movement. The plastic surgeon who did my facial/cranial repair (5 days after I fell) was VERY good in that he repaired everything including both eye sockets and I have very little duplopia (double vision). I lost almost all of my sense of smell. I took me 3-5 months to get back to "normal". I was blesed in that I had a good friend who is a world class research psychiatrist (she has done extensive reseach at Walter Reed on soldiers returning from Afganistan and Iraq and also on auto accident victims at NIH in Washington DC). She is the one who told me that traumatic brain injuries are cumulative. She told me, "We can't repair the brain after such injury...we can teach you coping skills." Please continue to take this seriously and BE patient. Your brain was changed because of your injury...learn to live quietly (the woods and such...where your dad lives and works) are great. Your will probably notice more issues when you are tired...so get your rest. It happened...it can't be undone...the worst hypersensitivities will likely mostly or entirely abate...accept it...cope with it and you will get to living a new normal.
Oh wow I’m glad you’re doing OK, I’ve been following your dad for three or four years now well whenever he first start building his first log cabin And now his second one which is awesome. Your dad is one Outstanding Man that’s for sure
Sweetheart. Were here to support you. I hate seeing you so sad, Like you said it's a minor setback. Things will get better Emily. I (we) have faith in you, and the inability to fully recover. God Bless you!
Thank you for the update. You are a very smart and talented young lady and I look forward to seeing more of your videos but please take all the time you need to heal.
Thank you for sharing. I am glad you are feeling better. About 8 years ago, our son crashed into the wall during a speed skating competition and received a concussion. He had to stay out of university for 2 weeks and rest because reading made his head hurt worse. I think he ended up staying away from speed skating for about 8 weeks. He is fine now. Take it slow and be well. - Dave
The important thing is to let your body heal itself at it's own pace. Just relax and let it do it's thing. The body is an amazing organism and it knows exactly what it needs. I went through a major health crisis years ago and I know how long it can take, just be patient you'll be better in no time. God bless you in your journey to good health.
Get well soon Emily … thank you for allowing people into yr life and sharing life’s obstacles. One should be grateful for what life has to offer and what you give back. Looking fwd. to seeing yr back to yr. Wonderful self.
Hey Emily, Thanks for posting your struggles! By happenstance I came across your posting. Brain injuries are a very serious matter and can have everlasting effects. I know this because I have been a youth Lacrosse coach and have to take concussion training each year and receive certification for it so it accompanies my coaching credentials. A brain injury is quite a serious matter as you know. Two years ago, I suffered a fall and was severely concussed. I had played semi pro contact sports earlier on in my life and have sustained several concussions as a result. Each time a person is concussed there stands a great likelihood next one can be very serious. After the fall from two years ago, I spent 37 days in a hospital that I do not recall at all. No memories. Zip. Ningun Nada. Someone took a picture of me there that I saw and the look on my face was downright depressing. My neurologist prepped my family that I may not make it back and there was a good chance I would have the mindset of a 12 year old for the rest of my life. I was able to make it back and I'm in the process of writing a book documenting what I have gone through. Keep the faith girl, you will overcome this.
Nature is a wonderful healer and I agree in the city is not as restful as in nature and you are very much a nature girl, you are so much like your dad, active. Just take each day as it comes Emily. You are sounding so much stronger and we are here for you. This will take take time and your are doing a marvellous job slowly but surely you will get there. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Hey Emily I am sorry that you got hurt. But IAM so very happy to hear that your doing much better. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. My sister and I will keep you in our prayers. Your very strong and you have so much potential in your life. Your a blessing to this community. Thank you for everything take care of you and God bless all you do.
Emily, just as a reminder, I am a fellow brain injury victim. On Oct 1 of 2022 I suffered what doctors are referring to as a traumatic brain injury as the result of my 10th concussion. Because much like you I tend to push myself way to hard, my TBI caused the entire right side of my body to shut down. Now almost a year later, I'm back to around 85% function. My point is, DON'T BE LIKE ME!!! Relax, trust the process, nature, God, and your doctors. Good luck on your recovery and for God's sake be careful! 😁👍
Same advice, I have a Tbi, it took more than a year. What helped me was to work with 🐴, look for an equestrian therapy barn, it brought me joy and helped my balance. Sending you 🙌🏻🙏💗🐴 good luck
Great video Emily. Before retirement i worked with thousands of concussion injuries helping people recover and with neurologists , therapists and family members. A very hard injury to recover from for everyone. I really hope your medical team is able to share this video with other patients (to listen with their eyes closed) as its such an isolating injury and hearing any success story goes a long way in emotional support for them. cheers
Setbacks and challenges in life are the instruments that make or break us, mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
It’s interesting to see your resolve to get better. It’s been quite a struggle for you. You’re a fighter.
In time you will be back to where you want to be.
Fighting boredom can be harder than most other things.. It's "always" about finding somethign else to put in place of the forbidden actions..
@@CONEHEADDK what do you mean by the forbidden actions?
@@Staroy I've copied my to cmnts from the same time, that nobody has interacted with at all (often my cmnts become invisable on YT) and I'm pretty sure, they explain it. But short - if you are used to do something, and they are "forbidden" by the doctor, you have put something else in place of it. Like a cat scratching the couch - you have find something it can scratch instead.. Looks as if you also ran into some good doctors, from how your nose looks. I gor mine kicked flat with a wooden boot "a few" years ago, so it kept on bleeding when I slept for about 3 months. A guy I knew, had his punched into pulp not long before, and he told about the pain, of getting it straightened with steel rods 3 days after, so I used my littles fingers a few minutes after the kick - THAT hurt.. The kick didn't really, but I do remember the thud and the shiney red flash.. Today my nose looks almost as straight and symetric as yours (I was lucky with that, cause I wasn't going to let them do the steel rod thing to me :D ) but the left side doesn't let the air through as it should.. Could have been worse - 1-2 inches lower, and it had been my teeth.. Do you feel any change to your breathing, or pain? A guy I knew back then had also been punched, and he ended up with some nerve damage, so when he touched his a certain place no matter how lightly, he could feel a bit of pain, and thought of me.. Our city was a tough place back them.. :D DON'T push your self - just DON'T.. As someone who was young, before rest after concussions was a thing, and healing in general not really was either, I am paying for lots of doing the wrong things.. It ISN'T worth it..!!! I expect you have done your home work from school, even though it was boring - this is "the same".. Sacrificing the current pleasure for a better future.. Find something else to fill your mind with - even stoopid romantik movies (there are lots on YT) or any other videos about things, that you are interested in.. Focus on the "excuse" to let go of your normal routines, and just pick and choose the desire of the moment with out felling guilt over "wasting" time.. Taking care of someone's health ISN'T waste - even if that someone is you.. AS "my guru" Jordan Peterson says: "Treat your selv as someone, that you love." You would (I'm guessing) push anybody else, as much as you want to push your self - just DON'T do it.. Best wishes ;)
You just educated this 60 year old and who knows how many thousands in the future. Emily, by documenting your injury and struggles you could be saving someone’s life. You are going thru something not many of us have experienced. Hoping you turn the corner soon and happy times follow😊
Emily, we appreciate the strength you had to document your injury, healing journey and sharing it with us. We are only concerned about your well being. Take care of yourself and thanks for sharing. Sending all the love to you and your family.
So happy you are feeling like yourself again. Setbacks are hard but inevitable throughout life. Your body's wisdom will always see you through! ❤
Thank you for taking the time to document and explain everything. I’m just glad you’re feeling better.
Emily, do whatever necessary for a full recovery. Praying for you young lady. We’re all still rockin with ya. Happy to see you getting better each day.💯💜✝️🙏🏾🇺🇸
Hang in there, Emily. The wait will be worth it. You have a whole beautiful life to look forward to!❤
Hey Emily, take it slow, appreciate the beauty that surrounds you.
Life does things, sometimes when you least expect it.
But learn from it, and be grateful.
You have a wonderful family that loves you and things will get better for you!
Hi Emily, my husband had a very very TBI a year ago in June. He is still recovering. He was a almost a year off work, he even lost the ability to speak properly for a while. He is mostly better now but still seeing specialists. It was my husband’s 3 rd severe brain injury and 8th concussion. My husband spent months and months at stage 1. It took almost half a year before he could even grocery shop because he couldn’t even remember what to get. A year later he still has a bit of stuttering at times .
My husband mode of injury was a bicycle accident . He hit a pothole and his bike flipped backwards and the back of his head hit a curb. I thank God he was wearing a helmet . His helmet actually broke. The emergency doctor said it was the only reason he was alive .
Please care for yourself properly . Hugs. Take heart my husband is back to full work now and even starting a Masters.
Seeing you cry brought literal tears to my eyes. I'm so sorry you're going through all this Emily but you're so young and resilient and have the right attitude to recover fully and all of my prayers are going to you right now. When I was 20 years old I lost my left hand in a accident and I thought my life was over so I know your frustrations.
I’m so sorry about your hand. Keep up your hard work.
@@janethartwig774 thank you!
I didn't realize how serious your injuries were. I can see you are very worried. I hope you get much better. Here's something from my heart to yours. Sometimes life hands us a bad deck. But you're still young and whatever you're going through now will go away and you'll be better. I love you as a friend and see a lot of your dad in your eyes. I'm sure he's just as worried. Don t be discouraged take it day by day and keep the faith in your heart because that's where you come from. GOD BLESS YOU.
Recovering from any injury can be a challenge, from a head injury even more so. From what I get from your video you were trying to get well to fast, which for a really active person--you--is understandable, if counter productive. I hope and pray Emily that no that you have started to see improvement, that the rate of recovery will increase. As to providing updates, for me I accept what you can share with us, at the frequency you are able to give without delaying your recovery. As a follower of your channel I am along for the long haul, not just a one or two video wonder. Why can I feel this way, because you have more of a life than entertaining us on YT, and you have to give a fair share of your time to all of your different endeavors. Take car Emily, be safe and get to 100% soon.
So good to see you again Emily! The difference is quite striking since you have begun to recover! Well done and BE PATIENT!
We are all out here rooting for you. Best, Liz
Wow, that was a tough injury. Healing is very slow. So glad you are feeling better. Good to see you back on You Tube. 💞
You are in my prayers. Emily. ❤
I'm so glad your finally getting better. I admire your dad for his talents, as well I admire you. You have impressed me with what you've accomplished, be strong and keep getting better.
It's good to see a smile on your face again. Nature sure is a wonderful healer. Keep staying positive 😊 ❤
Glad to see you’re recovering and hope to see you back to making more video’s. Praying 🙏🏼 for you and God Bless You
I know from experience that long term recovery can be a challenge and down right depressing at times. In the long run, it's better not to go too fast and set yourself back. I learned to ask for help and try to focus on the things that would help me keep my healing going in the right direction. Hang in there, Emily. You got this.
My son had three very bad concussions as a young teenager and no doctor really took it seriously as far as recovery. They just let him go back to normal activities a couple weeks later. He is thirty one and has dizzy spells and, to me, he changed. Just be patient and let yourself heal. This will pass and all those things you want to do will still be there.
Your son can go back to his normal self again but a good diet and herbs will be crucial.
Well said RiceaRoni354👍👍👍🥰
It depends on the Dr. I was in the hospital for 3 days after my accident! That was in 1963!
You should get his eyes checked out, I had a concussion and even years after felt super off until I found out how concussions can mess up your eyes so now I’m doing vision therapy! I also have TMJ from not wearing my retainers at night which gives me vertigo so the combination of the two is awful. Hopefully I get better though
You are just amazing. It's so hard, trying to heal, being patient with your body, not losing hope. Thank you for sharing with us, sharing your tears and frustrations. I'm 5 years out of breast cancer recovery. Learning to just be still was HARD for me. Wo years of not being able to do very much. UA-cam was my saviour in some ways, and your Dad, building the other cabin and surrounding buildings was amazing for my mental health, as you have been too. Thank you Emily ❤ keep on with your recovery, but know it's ok to have a day, a week, whatever your body needs, of doing nothing or not much. ❤ from Australia 🇦🇺
I knew concussions were serious injuries, but I really didn't know what the symptoms and recovery entailed. Thank you for documenting your recovery. I felt so bad for you at your low point. It really makes you realize how great it is to be healthy and to be able to do everything, even the mundane things like washing dishes! I bet when you were a kid you never thought you would be happy and grateful to do the dishes😂! I may never look at them the same way again either😂. I am so glad you seem to be over the worst of it. I wish you all the best and a smooth and speedy path to full recovery.
Happy to hear, there has been much done in the progress of healing. Praise God you are much better 🙏
Patience is a virtue which most of us don’t have - it is learned. Don’t beat yourself. Believe me, many times during my 66 years, I’ve had to endure patience and understanding. ❤
Sorry Emily! Your injury WILL get better. This is teaching you compassion, appreciation for all the "small" things in life (which really aren't so small), respect for your health, patience, and tolerance.
So glad you took time to heal. What an awful experience, but you turned it into a positive, and are helping others sharing this recovery. Praying you will be 100 percent. Thanks Emily.
I'm very glad that you have been able to recover so quickly dear girl. I understand your struggles, as I fell 26' at work and sustained a significant closed head injury that took me 10yrs to overcome. I had to relearn how to do everything, and still have trouble coming up with the right words sometimes, but it definitely could have been so much worse. While I recovered, I was able to get my GED, continue my studies, and become a Certified Surgical Technologist. I thank the Almighty LORD GOD above for my life and for helping you to get better. Have a beautiful blessed day Em, in our Savior JESUS CHRIST'S perfect name 🙏🏼🌿
American diet and overall food gives a hard time to recover from neurological injuries. It's crucial to have organic food good fats good fruits and vegetables. I've had a insanely severe neuro lyme case and got back to normal, ofc it was thanks to Jesus Christ, but also I am blessed to live in central Europe where the food is great and herbal medicine is practiced for generations.
@@RK1FX Yes, I agree. The American diet is FULL of poisons, chemicals, and abominations. This is why I've been watching what goes into my vessel for 5yrs now. No fast food, very little restaurant food, limited grocery products, a non-national brand spring water (on top of my mom's mountain water when I can get it), no global medicines, very limited regular medicines, a whole lot of imported & home grown foods, and lots of prayer. It's very time consuming and exhausting. 😕🤷🏼♀️
I'm so glad you are finally feeling better Emily please take care of yourself, ❤️🙏
Hey you keep being you. 😊 wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
Nice to see you again here on UA-cam! Greetings from Germany. Schön, dass du wieder da bist!
Ich bin ein Berliner - so now I'm scared of being eaten by a lion.. :D
Good to see you! Life sends us what seems like roadblocks; later we see it more clearly. You hang in there. Many of us care about you.❤🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹
My very best wishes for your continued recovery, Emily. Thanks for your courage, and your generosity in sharing your experience. I wish I could give you a hug…..
Good to see you're healing, Emily! It was hard to see you cry. You're young and beautiful, so you'll hopefully have many years left to enjoy, so don't let this injury bring you down! All the best from Norway!
All that matters is your healing. I know at your age it is hard to be sedentary, but patience is the key. Also, you are learning a great deal about yourself during these months. Clearly, I can see the healing. God bless you!
Thank you so much for sharing your injury an recovery with us, it is good to see you back on here as you have been missed. Your videos and your dads videos help me a lot. I am 62 years old and both of you keep me motivated to keep moving. Thanks
I’m so glad you are on the mend. It’s so hard to remain patient, but you’re right that the body knows how to heal if you just give it time. Now you have a new appreciation and gratitude for health. That’s a great lesson!
I understand. I had a traumatic brain injury when I was eighteen. I had to learn how to crawl all over. I remember being on the floor with tears running down my cheeks because I couldn't comprehend the idea of opposite arm and leg. I was basically spread out on the floor with both arms out in front with my legs behind me. Getting both arms back to where they needed to be was challenging. I eventually was able to, and she showed me which arm to move forward, followed by the leg. As frustrating as it was, I recovered and do everything I did prior to my accident.
Give yourself time and grace. You deserve to be well and have your old life back. It sounds as though you are healing, but it takes time.
Fast forward, I recently turned sixty-five, and the knowledge and programs they had in place back in 1976 are totally different than they are in 2023.
I wish you a speedy and full recovery. And for you to have the best life that you possibly can.
🙏🙌🙏
I feel for you. This is very similar to how it was for me after my head injury, except that the cause was different and I had children I had to look after. It took a very long time to work out how to pace myself with what I needed to do against what I didn't need to do immediately, whilst also balancing what I was physically able to do and what I needed help with. The downside was that getting frustrated and angry just made things worse. I am so glad that you're recovering well. I hope you'll be fully recovered and back to your old activity level very soon.
This was a very tough video to watch but so glad you had the courage to share your recovery experience with all us fans. So glad to see you are on the right track to recovery. I honestly think that leaving the city jungle and retreating back to the wilderness nature was a great move and did your brain a lot of good. You're looking great Emily and you're going to make a full recovery. It's only going to take time. Keep doing all the right things for you. Your true fans will always be here and supporting you. May God continue to bless and heal this amazing woman.
glad you're recovering well and are back! :)
I believe we all went thru some times in life that we pushed to soon. I did. I know many that did. What you did was hard and it had to be a huge challenge to heal the best you can. I watched things over the years that or horrific and listening to your story is tough but very enlightening. I hope others that are hearing you will look hard at the recovery and think about one old guy that can verify you did it right. Tough but right. I’ll still be watching as I can. Just as your pops videos. I got to catch up at times but it’s worth it. Great videos and you just be safe and do what you feel is best as you move forward with this healing. Keep on keeping on
Sure hopping you feel better soon...i have gone through a similar challenge and it is so really so...do nothing....patience is a must❤😊
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@@ws775 Guess
My hopes and prayers have been with you through your recovery process. I’m confident that your positive mindset, plus the great attitudes instilled in you by your parents, will lead to a successful recovery. I’m looking forward to your future “building” videos.
Emily I feel your pain. My granddaughter had 2 concussions in about 4 months. She was 3 years going to a sports doctor. She struggled with light, daytime with terrible. Night was good but she couldn’t sleep because of headaches. I’m glad you’re feeling better, it just takes time. Good luck to you.
Hi Emily, glad to hear that your recovery is moving along. I had similar injuries when I was 16: fell and cracked a bone in my head along with a broken nose, concussion. It took quite a while to recover from the concussion. I had trouble with the school classes. Thankfully the teachers were very understanding. I probably pushed myself too much also. Keep at it and try to stay positive. It does take time. All the best.
Good to know that you are improving. It's been a tough time, for you, but you seem to be doing all the right things. Stay positive!
So pleased you have made a good recovery Emily. The brain is so precious, and though you were feeling frustrated, it was crucial for you to give your body lots of rest. Thankfully you're over the worst of it, but you really can't afford to take a knock like that again sweetheart, so please take care. I wish you well 💗💗💗
Emily, in 1966 when I was 12 a suffered a basal 5 skull fracture I am now 70. Depending on the type of SF your recovery will be different. Take it slow, take it easy, I understand your problems. I have no equilibrium, so walking is sometimes difficult. I lost the use of one eye and hearing in one ear. I live with a constant headache, medication has made my life better. Do what your Dr.s tell you to do. You can and will recover. Danny
LOL you brought tears to my eyes when you were wiping yours away. Way to go girl, Big Hugs
My brother in law's grandfather's private jet pilot walked and looked crooked till he died. He had the misfortune on his very first parachute jump as a parabat, of his parachute failing to open. He is one of the precious few who hit the ground and survived. It took a long time to recover, but the body is extremely resilient. He qualified to fly Lear jets commercially and had a good life after that. You'll rebound fine in time, I'm sure. I'd just stay very far away from a high protein diet, if it were me, if I wanted to facilitate healing. Good luck and happy tomorrows.
WOW - can his story be seen/heard anywhere?
Praying for your healing!! I kind of understand...for 3yrs since an auto accident, I've been seeking healing for extreme pain and fatigue. God is in control.
God Bless.
Bless you and praying for your quick healing.🙏❤️
Difficult to watch the struggle but appreciate you sharing the ups and downs. We are all human and need to take pause from time to time to recover and reset. Hold fast and stay awesome! best wishes from a fellow young Ontarian!
BEAUTIFUL!! I can see the sparkle returning to those beautiful eyes!! And that is just looking in from this side. Be patient Emily! As you said, the brain is the key to everything. And it is THE most sensitive organ in the body. I am happy to see that light in your eyes coming back! You are doing well. Your brain will heal in it's time!! Give it the required time and kinda cater to it. I believe you are doing that already. Thank you for the update. A situation such as yours IS a delicate one at best. Some years back I was having problems with a physical recovery. I was not happy with my progress and my therapist saw that so she challenged me ( HARD) She reminded me that when she started with me they used a crane to get me from the bed to a chair, to a toilet and that I had just walked several hundred feet without a walker!! Then she told me to quit whining and go get an ice cream. (she was right, love her bedside manner) She was exactly what I needed just then. Prayers to you for further and complete recovery Emily!! And I hope it is quickly. I know time seems to just creeeep when recovering like this. Blessings to you lady. Keep at it
Emily, I'm so glad you are finally feeling better. I hope you continue to feel better each day.
God Bless you Emily, and give yourself time to heal. TBI is no joke. Prayers for a good recovery sweetheart.
When my mother was 9 months pregnant, she was in a car wreck. This was back in 1966 when no one had seat belts, and mom was thrown out of the car. My brother was born a few days late, and was definitely a slow starter. He just did the lazy baby thing for the first 2 years of his life. Then boom...he suddenly jump started and everything accelerated with his growth. Today (all these years later) he is definitely the sharpest tack in the family. Physically and mentally. Give yourself time. God and nature heals on its own schedule.
Please rest rest rest. My daughter was hit by a car at age 14. Concussion, fractured sinus, and road rash on her face, knees and elbows. I am very sad to say I sent her back to school in two weeks because the new quarter was starting. She struggled for the next four years where she had no struggles all the previous years.She took years to recover. I am not sure she is the same person at all. If I had it to do over I would have pulled her from school for the last half. Just because you no longer have any visible injuries does not mean you are well. She is now 31, a mother and occasionally still has issues. emotional and neck and head.
I'll share my experience with a severe concussion! I'm 71 now, when I was 14 I was in a bad tractor accident! When I came to, I only had tunnel vision ! I shut the tractor off and walked to the house and everything went black! The next thing I remember, mom is calling me to get up and get ready for church! The accident was a week prior, and I'd spent 3 days in the hospital that I had no memory of! I have had a ringing in my ears ever since! I've had a few other small concussions in mishaps over the years since, but nothing like that first one! Take time to heal!!
Thanks for recording all your good and bad days, and your thoughts and feelings along the way. My wife and I said to each other "That brings back SO MANY memories" of our respective concussions, me at 15 and her at 19.
Amazing to see the change in your progress and your demeanor - from the tearful segment to the 'back at the gym' segment. The whiplash is crazy stubborn, that's amazing. Glad you are feeling better. Hopefully the pace of recovery picks up a bit now that your body/brain seems to be bouncing back. Good luck!
Awe Emily it breaks my heart to see you struggling like you are. Concussions do take alot of down time to rest and let your brain heal and when your an active person that makes the process of letting your brain heal even tougher.
It brought tear to my eyes seeing you so upset like this. Im praying for you Emily for God to give you the patience and help in healing your brain and ease the concussion symptoms and get you back to normal again.
If or when you do start back playing soccer please be careful it as you know can be a really rough sport.
Glad to see you got out in the wilderness where you love it so much it helps to clear your mind and the quiet and peacefulness helps with your brain injury.
Will be praying for continued recovery and peace from God's loving arms around you 🙏💖
Hi Emily, I can relate to how difficult life is when you cannot be active. I have the flu now and am treating it with cough syrup and louzenges and vitamins. I do not use doctors or medicines. So, this flu (upper respiratory infection) is taking a long time to get rid of. The main problem is a persistent cough, but the cough comes from deep in my lungs where the congestion is. It is a scary cough sometimes where you cannot seem to stop. I will pray for you to heal in God's timing and would appreciate your prayars for me...thanks.and God bless...by His stripes we are healed...Amen.
…..very scary cough… I went into mindful meditation during those bouts as breathing was also interrupted. Glad you are doing well 😊
Sorry you are going through this....Sending lots of prayers for a speedy recovery!!!
Peace in nature is some of the best healing ever. So glad you're improving. Keep resting.
Sorry to hear of your injury. You have learned a valuable lesson that few do…there is nothing more precious than good health. You will heal, just be patient with your body.
So happy to hear you’re on your way to recovery. I’m sure your mom and dad are happy to see how well you’re taking care of yourself. Take it easy and be patient. Let nature take its course.❤
Gosh, you are such a beautiful videographer. Stunning perspectives, and use of light. I wish you the best and peaceful recovery. Blessings to you young lady. This too shall pass. You are a very talented artist. I love your work.
Praise Jesus that you recovered! Many do not recover from a TBI!
I got hit when I was on my motorcycle in 2000. I spent time in a comma and did not know my three sons when I woke up. I was very combative and not only in hospital but for 7 years after! I lost a lot if memories and my children were my memories of hospital stay and many other things over the years. It’s probably taken over 10 years for my brain to recover. I got an education raised my children went back to work and it us all quite miraculous!! TIME EMILY GIVE IT TIME!!!
You do not know me but I have followed your dad for years. When I was teenager I had an accident getting brain damage as you. It took some years to recover and first months I was very weak but later I started doing weightlifting and trained for 30 years. Was also competing in olympic weightlifting in Finnish Academic Competition in 1970-ies. I have recovered fully, so just be patient! Now I am 75 years old and still having a good time. Got married eight years ago to Lety from Mexico City. We met on fb!! So take it easy step by step. You will notice the recovering and that will encourage you to go on.
For me after laying in bed tor two months I could not read, not walk and had smell hallucinations and for two years balance difficaulties. If I turned my head hastily I woke up laying on the ground not realising I had fallen. Took two years to get rid of that completely. And from that to competing weightlifter...
So glad you’re feeling better and on your way to full recovery. Be safe and well and much love to you sweet lady.
Thank you Emily for sharing you and your journey. So glad for you some healing time in the north is working for you. Prayers for peace strength and continued healing for you
I was on the edge of my seat trying to hug my computer screen! Don't rush yourself. A few years ago I tripped and went head first into a steel door and cracked my head and walked around with a bleeding brain for a week before I finally went to the hospital and got shut down. It took me a year and a half to finally get right. At first I could not exercise or read but that is what eventually brought me around and now I am fine. Take your time and take care of your beautiful self. We love you out here! 💞💞
Emily, you are a super girl and really proud of all you are doing. My daughter, same age as you, got a concussion her freshman year in college playing soccer. She basically lost that entire semester. Just like you, you have to heal. Great log of your experience and i can trully say it is now a story of two... you and my daughter. I hope others find this helpful... just be patient and allow that one brain you have been give to heal properly. This is temporary!!!
I totally understand what you are going through. I had a really bad stroke, ( which is a brain injury ) I was in the hospital for 28 days. I was so messed up. I didn’t understand what happened to me. I was emotionally a wreck, paralyzed in my right hand and leg. It took a few years for me to get better. I just needed to take baby steps, be patient, and it was so hard. But I did get movement back in my hand and leg. It’s amazing how the human body can heal. I’m on a lot of meds for my blood pressure, anxiety and other issues from the stroke. I’m proud of you friend. You are getting better. Just don’t be anxious, take it day by day. We all are in your corner. When you get healthy enough, we all will still be here watching your great content on your channel. Stay you , Stay Awesome! We all love you! 😊
Hey girl..!!
Had been wondering where you were…
Glad to see that you are well on the mend. It’s all those Irish genes…you are built from the best of stuff!
You and your family are in my prayers every day.
God Bless you all,
Granddad xx
Hi again EMILY
Relieved and happy for you things are getting better. Time is necessary for healing but a huge part of that to happen is having the patience to wait! Such an important part because if you don't have it you'll go crazy. Hang in there all will get better in time.
If you don't you'll take the risk of not totally healing or healing with
limitations.
Focus on that patience and things will get easier.
Appreciate the update being so concerned. Catcha next time.
Bless you dear. Give yourself a break. You are young and have a chance to fully recover. Last October I had a brain bleed, then vertigo and May of this year I had sepsis. I’m 83 and lucky to be here. My recovery is slow and seems hopeless. What I’m trying to say is be kind and have patience with yourself. God bless❤.
I'm just glad you're doing better.
So glad you're recovering well Emily.
Glad you are on the mend Emily. You are a very determined and strong woman. Keep taking good care of yourself. Thank you for sharing your story.
Emily you are so strong. Thank you for being transparent with your words and recovery. I suffered a brain injury 30 years ago in a motorcycle accident. I was struck while I was at a stop light. The driver hit me and sent me sliding through the intersection, thank god there was no cross traffic. I slid 65 feet with my motorcycle. I was fully protected with my helmet and leather coat. I went to stand up and down I went. Next thing I new I was at the emergency department. The nurse showed me my helmet and the was a6 inch crack in the back of it. It took me two years of recovery to get my function back to where I didn’t hear the buzz it my head. Today I’m 67 and am very active. I walk 5 miles a day and tomorrow I leave for a 5 day back country trip in my home state of Montana. You really are doing the right thing for your recovery and going north seemed to be your best medicine. Take your time post when you’re able to. 🫶🏻🙏🏻🏕️
Emily, I am so happy to see you looking happy again. When you came to the part of the video where you revealed that your nose was broken I started to cry because of the pain and frustration I saw on your face. Then I noticed that you were crying too. I'm so glad to see that you are well past that. Thank you for sharing all this with us.
It takes a very strong person to put yourself out there, admitting what's going on & coping as well as you have. Well done & best of luck for your future! Not going anywhere! ❤
Emily, life has many challenges. You have the strength to overcome what you are facing presently. Please have the patience to recover and be able to return to the life you desire. The time you spend recovering is minuscule compared to what in store for you in you lifetime. Happy to see you back with us but please don’t press yourself.
Be patient young lady, let yourself heal, and recover fully we will still all be here waiting your return when you are well best wishes on your recovery❤
Emily, I am sorry for your sports injury. A brain injury is a hidden injury...especially to others. Brain injuries are also cumulative. Any future injury MUST be considered as serious as this one. I fell from a ladder onto a concrete floor back in 2006...I broke my right wrist and everything from my upper lip to the middle of my skull (all of the bones in my face including my nose, both cheek bones, both eye sockets, my olefactory bulbs (what we smell with) and tore the lining of my brain. The wrist (my dominant one) was shattered in the fall and surgically repaired...we gave me back about 80% movement. The plastic surgeon who did my facial/cranial repair (5 days after I fell) was VERY good in that he repaired everything including both eye sockets and I have very little duplopia (double vision). I lost almost all of my sense of smell. I took me 3-5 months to get back to "normal". I was blesed in that I had a good friend who is a world class research psychiatrist (she has done extensive reseach at Walter Reed on soldiers returning from Afganistan and Iraq and also on auto accident victims at NIH in Washington DC). She is the one who told me that traumatic brain injuries are cumulative. She told me, "We can't repair the brain after such injury...we can teach you coping skills." Please continue to take this seriously and BE patient. Your brain was changed because of your injury...learn to live quietly (the woods and such...where your dad lives and works) are great. Your will probably notice more issues when you are tired...so get your rest. It happened...it can't be undone...the worst hypersensitivities will likely mostly or entirely abate...accept it...cope with it and you will get to living a new normal.
Oh wow I’m glad you’re doing OK, I’ve been following your dad for three or four years now well whenever he first start building his first log cabin And now his second one which is awesome. Your dad is one Outstanding Man that’s for sure
Sweetheart. Were here to support you. I hate seeing you so sad, Like you said it's a minor setback. Things will get better Emily. I (we) have faith in you, and the inability to fully recover. God Bless you!
Thank you for the update. You are a very smart and talented young lady and I look forward to seeing more of your videos but please take all the time you need to heal.
Thank you for sharing. I am glad you are feeling better. About 8 years ago, our son crashed into the wall during a speed skating competition and received a concussion. He had to stay out of university for 2 weeks and rest because reading made his head hurt worse. I think he ended up staying away from speed skating for about 8 weeks. He is fine now. Take it slow and be well. - Dave
The important thing is to let your body heal itself at it's own pace. Just relax and let it do it's thing. The body is an amazing organism and it knows exactly what it needs. I went through a major health crisis years ago and I know how long it can take, just be patient you'll be better in no time. God bless you in your journey to good health.
Get well soon Emily … thank you for allowing people into yr life and sharing life’s obstacles. One should be grateful for what life has to offer and what you give back.
Looking fwd. to seeing yr back to yr. Wonderful self.
Hey Emily, Thanks for posting your struggles! By happenstance I came across your posting. Brain injuries are a very serious matter and can have everlasting effects. I know this because I have been a youth Lacrosse coach and have to take concussion training each year and receive certification for it so it accompanies my coaching credentials. A brain injury is quite a serious matter as you know. Two years ago, I suffered a fall and was severely concussed. I had played semi pro contact sports earlier on in my life and have sustained several concussions as a result. Each time a person is concussed there stands a great likelihood next one can be very serious. After the fall from two years ago, I spent 37 days in a hospital that I do not recall at all. No memories. Zip. Ningun Nada. Someone took a picture of me there that I saw and the look on my face was downright depressing. My neurologist prepped my family that I may not make it back and there was a good chance I would have the mindset of a 12 year old for the rest of my life. I was able to make it back and I'm in the process of writing a book documenting what I have gone through. Keep the faith girl, you will overcome this.
Nature is a wonderful healer and I agree in the city is not as restful as in nature and you are very much a nature girl, you are so much like your dad, active. Just take each day as it comes Emily. You are sounding so much stronger and we are here for you. This will take take time and your are doing a marvellous job slowly but surely you will get there. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Hey Emily I am sorry that you got hurt. But IAM so very happy to hear that your doing much better. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. My sister and I will keep you in our prayers. Your very strong and you have so much potential in your life. Your a blessing to this community. Thank you for everything take care of you and God bless all you do.
So happy to hear you are feeling better Emily. 🙏🙏❤️