Please read Part 1 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. Consequently, I turned my fatigue, anxiety and anguish inward because I was told that if I just tried harder I could overcome the effects of my traumatic brain injury. I turned fatigue, anxiety and anguish inward as anger toward myself -- which perpetuated my anxiety and anguish. Because I turned my anguish inward I found … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2009
Traumatic Brain Injury, Fatigue, Anxiety, Anguish and Depression Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me. Several days ago I received a request to address a topic. I will do so in this article. Anguish brought on by mental and physical fatigue. Thank you for the request. In life, perspective plays a big role in how I experience circumstances and events. For many years I … [Read more...]
Do you feel like a victim?
By Second Chance to Live
Do you feel like a victim? Do you feel victimized by life? I would like to be of service to both you and to individuals who have been touched by trauma, abuse or adversity. Please let me introduce myself. My name is Craig J. Phillips. I am a traumatic brain injury survivor and a masters level rehabilitation counselor. I am also an internationally published author and a … [Read more...]
Acquired Brain Injury — In Pursuit of Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance Part 3 of 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 and Part 2 for context. Thank you. I slowly began to realize that I needed to be for myself, but not against my fellows. I began to realize that I did not have to see my circumstances and experiences in extremes, but rather as part of my learning process. I began to realize that I could incorporate learning curves to all my learning. I began to realize that … [Read more...]
Acquired Brain Injury — In Pursuit of Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance Part 2 of 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1 and Part 3 for context. Thank you. With my awareness I slowly began to realize that I no longer needed to set myself up to have low-self esteem -- by looking to other people to validate my worth and value. I slowly began to realize that I could learn how to detach myself from what other people thought of me. I slowly began to realize that I did not have to … [Read more...]