FightBack - my recovery from traumatic brain injury | Pekka Hyysalo | TEDxTurku

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. How can you recover from a traumatic brain injury? In this talk Pekka Hyysalo shares his story about his amazing recovery. After a serious accident in 2010 he had to choose: do I want to live or give up? He chose to fight back.
Pekka is a former professional freeskier. After living the dream for only two months he overshoot the landing in a filming session and suffered from a severe TBI. Since then Pekka’s life has consisted of therapy.
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[@Wolftrap44]

My son was hit by a drunk driver and had a severe TBI just months ago. He's walking and talking against all odds but is recovering every day. Thank you so very much for posting this...you are an inspiration and I wish you and your loved ones the very best. Thank you again for posting this!

[@jakubsebik865]

Hi, I had severe tbi too, I spent 2 months in coma and you know I am getting out of it, slowly, but still, your son will get out of the mess too.

[@billygnosis6976]

It will be a long road to recovery but he has a great start with a solid family behind him. I too suffered a severe TBI over ten years ago.......I have come along way, unfortunately there are still clear challenges. I will say, never accept anything and always fight for more. The first year is where you see the most improvement but even in years after that you still improve, just not as dramatically....stay the course and never give up....prayers

[@AB-wq2vy]

Pekka Hyysalo is the definition of sisu. After what hes been through he still remains positive and fights back TBI. He's a true inspiration.

[@fletch92131]

Pekka Hyysalo, you're right when you say that it's all about the future, not the past. Keep up the struggle and you will ultimately succeed. You have the courage to do this.

[@DavidMelissaHope]

Amazing. My TBI was nowhere near as severe his. But I wish I had his fight. Be blessed.

[@nikolytt]

Pekka Hyysalo, Suomen kovin jätkä! #respect

[@nefariouscrook2807]

Man this guy makes me realize how bad my TBI could of been. RESPECT MAN! I thought my negative thinking, isolation and headaches where bad. my speech is worse then it was but still not bad. I was in a coma for 3 weeks and in the hospital for a couple months.

[@galarbage]

Pretty crazy eh, I was in a coma for 3 days from my car accident, looking at these TBI's on youtube makes me realize mine isn't near as bad as it could of been. Same my speech is a bit more monotone then it used to be. Emotions can be all over the chart sometimes like 0-10 in no time whether be sad, mad, happy etc. Meditation helps a lot though.

[@elimanewade9242]

Well i suffered from brain injury since september 2008 and stayed 4 months in hospital,2018 i am stil strugling but recovering is very slow,i don't know if i will walk again.

[@meemi1440]

@@elimanewade9242 that's scary i wish u all the best

[@atul1059]

Take care of yourself and keep going. Speaking from personal experience, I was hit by an overspeeding car while crossing the road on foot on 8th September '21, I slammed my head on the divider which took 28 stitches to control the bleeding and landed in a Coma for 45 days. Survival chances were pretty low and just my luck that I was infected with Dengue and Pneumonia while still in Coma which forced the doctors to perform tracheostomy which risked muteness too adding to the chances of complete amnesia and paralysis. Today, I can walk and speak good enough considering what happened. I am now about to publish a book and not letting things Stop me. Keep going brother

[@FRAILT]

❤

[@danielriley1520]

this really breaks my heart I am amazed at your courage

[@janinemcdonnell9221]

Well done Pekka, you are an inspiration. Even speaking in English which would be your second language you are amazing. Thank you, stay strong and fight back.

[@Minute27]

What a hero

[@2uconner]

llllooooveeeee you soooo much we TBIIII S are so tough and real; blessings you are a fighter

[@InfoBinger]

I had a TBI in 2010 and I'm doing great at the moment I read, exercise, played videogames, and I cook clean meals at home. I was left with several scars, neck, face, belly but I don't even notice them there I feel normal. I've followed Buddhism and I'm much happier I have learned to love myself and accept who I have become. I'm excelling in computer science and I should be done with an AAS degree next Spring. The hardest part about suffering a TBI is that people assume since you look normal on the outside everything in fine on the inside when there is actually a war going on. I'm stranger because of the TBI some of my family are ashamed of me because I don't meet their "normal" expectations.

[@yeehawnina]

much love and respect to Pekka !! you're an inspiration to many people

[@FRAILT]

Beautiful!!!❤

[@jetsaredbest]

Pekka, thank you for sharing your story. I know how hard it must have been to share your story and hopefully be inspiration to some. My son suffered a football traumatic brain injury in 8-11-17. We’re working hard in rehab to help him recover. Thank you so much! You’re a big inspiration to my family. We wish you the best!

[@marianedawson8774]

My boyfriend had a big car accident. He was in the coma for 2 weeks. He has a severe brain injury! He is now recovering and surprising us each day! It is important to have hope and to be positive ❤️

[@elpimpi7135]

How is he doing today hope all is good ❤

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

God bless!! I am suffering for over 5 years!!! Keep up the good work!!

[@debblackmore7460]

Bless u kid keep going headway Nottingham UK you are doing amazing x

[@DianeCollardStarrlight]

God Bless You! Keep up the great work! You are a hero! Anyone that has had a TBI are all exceptional people!

[@lyndatoward7007]

You are so very positive, Emily! You will do this!

[@Bonstergirl1]

Im glad you are where you are.. keep going,you're doing fantastic.. great story, thankyou for sharing it.. you're an inpiration to many others.. I too am disabled and hon, we can do anything ! remember that and stay happy x

[@abbtak07]

Plz pray for my father ,he is in come since 10 months,,,,,,not recovering properly,,our carrier ruined,,family broke down completely,,but still managing to care n feed him by the grace of God,,,,he is having DIFFUSE AXONAL INJURY

[@user-uq7cd8dy7u]

GO PEKKA 👏❤️❤️🎉

[@LenaaroundMyTravelBackToLife]

Good job! I needed to see that.. Thank!

[@NotesofNate]

Thanks!

[@Dagoat1970]

Amazing

[@miggidy85]

I too suffered a tbi h glad you lived buddy

[@DianeCollardStarrlight]

Speed it up and its easier to listen to! He's a Hero!

[@-kattya-]

I am ashamed of myself but I watched it with 1,5x speed.... what a wonderful guy!

[@1MNUTZ]

strong guy

[@tamsinlouise5280]

Hope you're okay :)

[@jerrywilliams4442]

I was hit by a driver I have no idea how it happened. From what I heard it was around 6:30 in the afternoon and it was raining hard I just remember getting off work and then next thing I remember the third day in the hospital. I don’t remember the wreck or the ride in the ambulance to the hospital or anything like that at all. I was very tired and unfocused but by the fourth day they gave me a walk and it was like the hardest thing to do. I don’t recommend a tbi to anybody. I seriously don’t! I’m recovering fast due to my 23 years of age, still don’t recommend it!

[@diegoambrosio9903]

Will you sell me some of this optimism and enthusiasm for life? I give you all I've got.

[@elimanewade9242]

I suffered from severe brain injury in 2008 and in 2018 i am still strugling,i don"t know if i will walk again.

[@DianeCollardStarrlight]

God Bless You! Never give up!

[@dblessed8783]

Keep trying. Blessings

[@justinford9469]

Poor guy

[@jeenoniin]

Finnish sisu

[@pandainpearls]

Look up inspiration porn. He is not here to make you feel better about your life. Rude.