Life After a Teenage Brain Injury

[@whitneydowner]

I really appreciate you sharing this story. It helped me feel really seen and heard and it was really encouraging to hear not only about somebody who lives with a TBI but also who’s a teen like me. So thanks.

[@summerdais325]

You probably said, but I can't recall (2 time significant TBI survivor with a concussion, mild TBI RN), when you had this injury. After the second significant TBI, a neurologist told me to expect no further recovery. With tremendous effort, I continued to have improvements for many years! With your tenacity, family support and resources, you could continue to see improvement. 💜

[@sopyleecrypt6899]

Seeing Mac at the Wilson Centre brought back memories of when my son was there. It’s a wonderful place. The brain can do amazing things. All the very best, Mac. Onwards and upwards. Don’t feel bad about resting and sleeping. Your brain needs it, in those rest periods your brain is healing and building pathways. It will get better, but it takes a long time.

[@river8760]

I hope your son is doing well.

[@PPMAK777]

PLEASE Read & listen to the audio book at the same time. "CHANGE YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR BODY'. Books author Dr. Daniel Amen. The supplements recommended in the book have helped me overcome so many obstacles! God Bless You on yourJourny towards Complete Healing! 🫶🏽🙏🏽✝️

[@karencorban607]

Another amazing young man who has successfully survived what could have been a catastrophic outcome. I wish him well as he continues with his pathway in life.

[@oceanchicns]

I too had a head injury. 5 months in a dark room, hardly any stimulation for 7 months. 4 years later I still suffer problems.

[@karrydurning9563]

What a great family, and parents, your elder son is a neat brother, well done to you both.

[@KaylaPearlCPNinja]

I had a brain injury before I was born. Doctors said that it was the most severe intraventricular hemorrhage that a premature infant could have, and didn’t expect me to learn how to walk. However one of the doctors who examined me told my parents that I would keep meeting my developmental milestones, just on my own time and learning curve. And on top of that I had hydrocephalus and still have the same ventriculoperitoneal shunt that I had received when I was only a few weeks old.

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Glad you’re doing well despite the brain injury. I remember in my psychology class, we learned of kids that would have to have half of their brain removed. They aren’t technically just as capable as everyone, as they had adapted to do everything they need to with just that one side, but still it’s remarkable how they can function just fine. Babies and very young children have an easier time adapting to stuff like that. It’s really fascinating. Again, glad you’re well. Have a good life :)

[@Barberfilmzz]

im super stoked for Mac! man i also had a TBi but nowhere near as severe as this chaps. your an inspiration to so many people man! keep it up! Sincerly Doug From USA

[@GooseyPooPoo]

Godspeed Mac! Keep it going brother! You're an inspiration!

[@ianstewartorr8455]

I was thirteen when I had my TBI and 8 years as an outpatient greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@francescaroat2076]

Great guy!

[@blumberg1982]

You are doing amazing! Keep it up Mac!! You got this!

[@shanabenjamin8945]

You are the best young man! Keep going strong 💪

[@BethRazz]

Devastating and incredible keep going and getting stronger Mac.

[@jenk.6196]

This really helped me understand my own brain injury. (Though I’m a lot older!). One, I had eye surgery but still have double vision out of my left eye (before surgery I had complete double vision) which makes me realize it was the TBI and not the eye injury causing this, two, “a brain rest is sometimes just as good as a nap,” (so true), three, short-term memory is a lot worse and four, gait is off. (He didn’t say this but I think a TBI effects one’s gait.) Oh, my accident definitely changed my temperament… for the better! (It humbles you.)

[@eduardopadilla5505]

Excellent everything what Mac can do and how he lives his life!

[@leannemayor5755]

Great job mac live your best life young man xoxo love from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

27 year TBI survivor from a bad car wreck here on 3/31/97... I was in the hospital 26 days and Physical Therapy 18 months... I struggle with repeating myself,poor multitasking skills,poor short term memory etc... I failed at several careers post TBI-( Special Education Teacher,Car Salesman,911 Radio Dispatcher) due to my TBI issues... The combination of dealing with my TBI issues,PTSD issues,and career failures led to increased depression,anxiety and suicidal thoughts... I FINALLY now have a somewhat decent quality of life... I FINALLY received SSDI-( Social Security Disability Income ) after 15 years,4 appeals and 3 attorneys.. I now drive for a car dealership and build Model Cars as a hobby... These activities give my life meaning,help me deal with my TBI and PTSD issues,and improve my self esteem...

[@littlemommacormier415]

So sorry it took so long to get disability, it took me 8 years and two lawyers and applying three times together it. Your life will always have meaning so please don’t think it doesn’t.

[@SarahKDB]

Wow. Amazing. You have had such a positive outcome! ✨️ Being disabled sucks, I know from personal experience. But you can live an awesome life still 😎, keep it up! 💯

[@timharris2497]

Keep pushing through your journey to recovery Mac.

[@raeperonneau4941]

❤ Kayaking is one of the most magical sports. Bravo to Mac!!!!!

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Keep up the great work young man!!

[@blumberg1982]

Kurzweil 3000 is your friend Mac!! I couldn’t have gotten through graduate school without it. The other thing is I know that there are a lot of tools to help people with physical disabilities out there to do daily tasks.

[@lisagrafton2529]

Praise God for his recovery! Attitude is the determining factor in recovery. A positive, can do, attitude will get you far. A negative, I'm not the same, or I can't do, will hinder one's recovery more than any physical ailment!

[@H4CK41D]

good on ya Mac!

[@MOAB-UT]

How are you now? I got one too. Not quite as bad as you, but bad. It took years but I am much better so you do have hope. My vision was messed up, cognitive fatigue, PCS, etc. Look into quality fats like wild salmon, avocado, Ghee, EVOO, Walnuts, etc. For me, walking and bouncing a ball helped and...TIME. Give it time. Measure your progress ever 6 months at a time. Don't be in a rush. Even Matt Hughes is doing great today and he was worse then you. Look into his clinic maybe. Neuroplasticity is real. NUTRITION is your friend and rest.

[@bensmith7212]

I have the legit same story except I was 27

[@sallymccoy6286]

What caused his brain injury? I 'm so happy his rehab therapy has helped him in his recovery.

[@kimberlee3243]

Incredible kid! Please have him wear his seat belt

[@bensmith7212]

Crazy

[@azkainer4204]

there seems to be something wrong with the subtitles on this video, attitude

[@Imogencoleman1]

Is that a scare on his neck

[@bensmith7212]

I have an identical twin also

[@liamgarland1425]

I was in a taxi and a car hit are taxi head on I got two pins in my left arm wrest and a brain injury to the front lobe of my head when I came round I didn't know anyone and talking silly and I didn't know what I was doing and saying it happened in 19/12/2005, as time goes on you learn how to cope with your self every day living task 15/07/24 to day my life is a lot harder for me to do what I need to do to Live on my own and now there is no help sleeping for longer than normal lonely all the time, godbless Madeira 40 I Liamp atrick Mr CCC?

[@zw2237]

Sweet.

[@bensmith7212]

We both have a neck hole

[@missymason2377]

Tautoko

[@Tangerinetaco]

So he wasn’t wearing a helmet then?

[@autisticzuko2750]

Even with a helmet, depending on the accident, a TBI can occur. Helmets just lessen that chance/lessen the severity of a TBI.

[@alexandraritter3542]

Attitude usually answers those kinds of questions in their films. If it were a different maker, not mentioning it would probably mean that, but here I don't think we know.

[@PPMAK777]

Good looking young man with a life full of bright opportunities! You got this! Loving regards, Brain Injury Survivor🫶🏽🙏🏽✝️🧠