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My Experience with the Epiphora Method: Fixing Disrupted Brain Circulation
I think this is the last blog I'll write from Bali because we're flying back this coming Sunday. Prefer to listen to this blog? Go to...
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My Concussion Stories
Silvie
- Aug 30
You don't have to piece your life back together exactly as it was before the concussion
Yesterday, I received a heartfelt message on Instagram : She said, “I’m always waiting for a new podcast episode because you’re the only...
Silvie
- Jul 23
How Two Weeks of Travel Felt: My Tips for Traveling with a Concussion
Some people asked me what about traveling or flying with a concussion? Is this even possible? My answer is YES. There are things to make...
Silvie
- Jun 18
Vulnerable Page from My Diary: Emotions I've Never Shared
For years, I've kept a diary of my concussion recovery where I write when I'm feeling down. Initially, I felt unsure about sharing this,...
Silvie
- May 24
Looking back, lessons learned: Advice for Those Recently Concussed.
A few weeks ago, I posed this question to The Concussion Community: 'Looking back, what advice would you give to someone who has recently...
Silvie
- May 10
It's okay to disappear until you feel like you again
My world was on pause but the rest of the world hadn't changed and went on like it always did. Everything I did before the "accident"...
Silvie
- Mar 8
3 Mindset Shifts for Concussion Recovery
Do you focus on your mindset? Mindset is such an important thing in concussion recovery. Sign up for my free online masterclass: The 2...
Silvie
- Feb 25
4 easy steps that finally reduced my anxiety after a concussion
Are you dealing with anxiety after sustaining your concussion? I also dealt with anxiety and panic attacks and after a while, I noticed I...
Silvie
- Feb 8
What not to do with a concussion? 5 lessons I learned.
Listen to this blog: When you suffer a concussion, it's often challenging to continue doing all the things you used to. It's advisable...
Silvie
- Jan 22
My doctor said:“It has been more than 2 years, you can’t recover anymore”- How to treat a concussion
Recently, someone in the community made a comment about her doctor, who told her she can’t recover anymore because her concussion...
Silvie
- Jan 10
Family & Friends: 11 DO’s and DON’ts about how to help someone with a concussion.
What people thought I needed VS. what I really needed Listen to this blog: When you break your leg, it’s clear what to do next. A doctor...
Silvie
- Dec 29, 2023
What people learned in their concussion recovery process + my 3 biggest lessons
Do you prefer to listen to this? In podcast episode 67, I talk about the 3 biggest lessons I learned in my concussion recovery + what...
Silvie
- Dec 12, 2023
Do I ever want to have kids while dealing with post-concussion symptoms?
Do you prefer to listen to how I think about this question? In podcast episode 106, I talk about whether I want to start a family while...
Silvie
- Dec 1, 2023
11 Nutrition tips for Post-Concussion Syndrome Recovery
Listen to this blog: In this blog post, I want to dive into a topic that I often get questions about – nutrition for post-concussion...
Silvie
- Nov 10, 2023
I purchased Loop Earplugs to reduce anxiety and overwhelm - My Review
My boyfriend recently sent me a link to the Loop Earplugs website. Because I have a concussion and, therefore, suffer from noise...
Silvie
- Oct 31, 2023
When wellness gives you stress it's not wellness anymore - Concussion Recovery
Listen to this blog: In this blog, we discuss what I already mentioned in podcast 110: when wellness causes you stress, it's not wellness...
Silvie
- Oct 12, 2023
4 neck exercises to reduce neck pain, headaches and fatigue after a concussion
Many people experience neck pain after they sustain a concussion or whiplash. My experience was that a lot of therapists often forget the...
Silvie
- Sep 12, 2023
How to recover from a concussion faster - 6 things that helped me
I often get the question 'How to recover from a concussion faster' in my inbox. We are all looking for ways to reduce our symptoms the...
Silvie
- Aug 28, 2023
My experience with two sessions of EMDR Therapy - Letting go of trauma after a concussion
Since last January (2023), I have dealt with more anxiety and looked for options to make my concussion more manageable. Someone gave me...
Silvie
- Aug 18, 2023
These 6 natural home remedies for post-concussion syndrome are helping me
After dealing with post-concussion syndrome for 6 years, I tried so many natural remedies at home to feel better, improve my symptoms and...
Silvie
- Aug 1, 2023
From panic attacks and anxiety to new improvements! Even after 6 years of concussion recovery
Did you know 2023 didn’t start that well for me? Everyone who is following me on Instagram knows about this. But that doesn’t mean things...
Silvie
- Jul 20, 2023
9 mindf*ck exercises for TBI panic attacks, they quickly help within seconds.
I dealt with long-term anxiety after a concussion but mostly, it was manageable. This changed at the beginning of 2023, when my anxiety...
Silvie
- Jul 3, 2023
Are you bored at home but need brain rest after a concussion? 9 activities I filled my days with
Brain rest after a concussion is so important, but it can feel so boring sometimes! At the beginning, I was just feeling so off and sick...
Silvie
- Jun 27, 2023
18 things I purchased that are helping me! What to do for a concussion at home?
During my concussion recovery, I tried so many things, but I never shared about what you can do for a concussion at home. I get many...
Silvie
- Jun 19, 2023
Not getting financial assistance after a traumatic brain injury - How I navigated that period
Almost everyone dealing with a traumatic brain injury needs some financial assistance as they can’t work due to their symptoms. But the...
Silvie
- Jun 5, 2023
Living with someone with a brain injury - 7 lessons I learned to make it easier
Are you living with someone with a brain injury, or do you have a brain injury yourself and you’re living with a partner/family? That’s...
Silvie
- May 23, 2023
Why self-love is key in concussion recovery - 7 ways to practice
Right at the beginning of my recovery, someone told me you just need to love yourself in order to move forward. I just thought shut up, I...
Silvie
- May 8, 2023
Feeling pressure of the outside world to heal from a concussion
Did you ever feel pressure from people around you to heal from a concussion? Maybe your boss, friends, family, doctor, your partner and...
Silvie
- Apr 27, 2023
All the signs and symptoms of concussion I felt, broken down by years. What did I do to improve?
At this moment of writing, it’s been almost 6 years ago since I sustained my concussion and whiplash in May 2017. I bumped into another...
Silvie
- Apr 14, 2023
I tried a new treatment: PDTR Therapy. How it helped me to reduce concussion symptoms - my Review
Last December, I started to get some more concussion symptoms. As I always share everything on Instagram, Gijs (located in Amsterdam who...
Silvie
- Dec 29, 2022
My doctor told me: this is it, I have to live with my post-concussion symptoms
This is how The Concussion Community helped Lieve. I remember it like yesterday. Lieve sent me a message on Instagram, and it broke my...
Silvie
- Dec 5, 2022
How long does a concussion last?
For me, it’s 5.5 years ago (at the time of writing this blog) since I sustained a concussion and whiplash. The question: “How long does a...
Silvie
- Nov 22, 2022
Can a concussion affect your emotions? Crying after concussion
Can a concussion affect your emotions? Crying after concussion
Silvie
- Nov 8, 2022
8 Things I Needed To Let Go To Move Forward In My Concussion Recovery
At the beginning of my recovery, I always thought that I only had to focus on my physical complaints. However, nothing turned out to be...
Silvie
- Oct 25, 2022
How do you relax your brain after a concussion? My 5 Ways to Relax My Brain
Getting the rest my brain needs has definitely been one of my hardest struggles since the accident. I get the question: how do you relax...
Silvie
- Oct 13, 2022
Is it OK to exercise with a concussion? 2 reasons why interval training is so effective
Listen to this blog: Sometimes, I still find it weird. One day, you can feel on top of the world, the next day, you want to lay down in...
Silvie
- Sep 15, 2022
Can concussions affect relationships? - My experience with losing friends after a brain injury
audio format: A member talked about losing friends after a brain injury and asked me the question: “Can concussion affect relationships?”...
Silvie
- Aug 30, 2022
Relationships after traumatic brain injury. What is the social impact of a concussion? My experience
audio format: At first, I didn’t even think about the question “What is the social impact of a concussion? or thoughts about any changes...
Silvie
- Aug 17, 2022
Is exercise good for post-concussion syndrome? My experience + How a 16-week exercise plan helped me
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). Before the accident, I worked out mostly four times a week. I was very active and loved it! But...
Silvie
- Aug 2, 2022
What is it like to have post-concussion syndrome?
Listen to this blog: This is a question I often get from caregivers helping their loved ones who sustained a concussion, my friends and...
Silvie
- Jul 21, 2022
“My body urges for action” - “Plugged into an electric socket” - 4 ways to release this feeling
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). Can a concussion make you feel hyper and restless? In the first two years after sustaining my...
Silvie
- Jul 5, 2022
2 inspirational comments from 2 members of The Concussion Community- Concussion support
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). Last month, two members shared something in The Concussion Community that really inspired me...
Silvie
- Jun 30, 2022
My post-concussion syndrome years later - My concussion healing timeline
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). In the beginning, I questioned myself almost every day: “What is the concussion healing time?”....
Silvie
- Jun 17, 2022
Losing hope - Changing THIS, gave me the ability to control my concussion mood swings
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). First of all, I get it, I have been there. I lost hope in my recovery during my first 2 years...
Silvie
- Jun 2, 2022
Anxiety after concussion - 4 questions I ask myself to reduce my anxious thoughts
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). Is it normal to have anxiety after a concussion? Yes, you are not alone. As we all know,...
Silvie
- May 16, 2022
Pushing myself can go 2 ways: getting more confidence or getting a setback - Concussion Blog
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). It always feels like everything I do, is taking a risk and choosing between getting a setback or...
Silvie
- Apr 29, 2022
My three best ways to beat fatigue symptoms after I sustained my concussion
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). Fatigue after a concussion is definitely one of the hardest symptoms to deal with. I recently...
Silvie
- Apr 18, 2022
I went to Italy and got Covid. How did this affect my post-concussion Syndrome?
As most of you know, I went to Italy for vacation, but after a few days, I got Covid. Covid and post concussion syndrome symptoms are...
Silvie
- Apr 1, 2022
“Why aren’t you healed yet”? + 7 other questions that I tried to avoid during my concussion recovery
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). In the beginning of my concussion recovery, I never thought that something could last this long....
Silvie
- Mar 18, 2022
How to learn your limits while they seem different every day? Concussion rehabilitation
audio format: (Or listen to my podcast). During my concussion rehabilitation, they always told me to learn my limits. I tried so hard to...
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