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I never imagined that a head injury in November 2023 would completely change the trajectory of my life. I fell off my bike on campus on cement while colliding with a pedestrian. What started as multiple head injuries turned into persistent post-concussive syndrome. At first, I believed recovery would be linear — rest, treatment, gradual improvement. But concussion recovery is rarely that simple. However also during this time I was dismissed by my family physician to take Tyl

Recovering from a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or concussion is rarely a straight line. While clinical care is the foundation, managing daily life—from schoolwork to social outings—requires a specialized toolkit. Whether you are dealing with persistent post-concussion symptoms (PCS) or looking for ways to support a loved one, these resources and strategies can help bridge the gap between treatment and true quality of life. 1. Essential Tools for Symptom Management Managing a

As February is the month of love, I’d love to share some self-care strategies I found to help me, while dealing with health. Post-concussion syndrome doesn’t look the way people expect it to. It’s not just headaches that fade with time. For many of us, it’s daily migraines, nausea, light sensitivity, sleep disruption, and a nervous system that feels permanently “on edge.” Healing isn’t linear, and it definitely isn’t fast. Over time, I’ve learned that self-care with PCS isn’t

Immediate Action: Red Flags If you suspect a concussion, stop your activity immediately—especially sports. If you or a friend experience severe neck pain, double vision, seizures, repeated vomiting, or loss of consciousness, call 911 or seek emergency medical help right away A Holistic Approach to Healing Recovery isn't just about lying in a dark room (in fact, total isolation can sometimes make things worse!). It requires a balance of physical and psychological care. 1. P

Why Are We Talking About Head Injuries? It’s easy to dismiss a bump on the head, but the reality is much more complex. In British Columbia alone, approximately 14,500 people visit the ER annually for concussions, yet awareness about the long-term effects remains surprisingly low. For students, this is a critical conversation. Research shows that about 40% of college students report having at least one concussion in their history. Defining the Terms Concussion:  A mild trauma

Going back to school is often framed as a fresh start. New term, new notebooks, new motivation. But when you return to school with ongoing symptoms — migraines, nausea, fatigue, brain fog — the experience is very different. It’s not a reset. It’s a negotiation. This term, I didn’t come back feeling “better.” I came back still healing. One of the hardest adjustments has been accepting that my body and my schedule no longer move at the same speed as the academic calendar. Morni

Trigger Warning (TW) Below : Content related to eating disorder (ED) Food has always been a difficult concept for me ever since I started to become self conscious in 6th grade and later on it progressed that I developed an eating disorder (ED). Before I developed an ED in grade 9, I started to feel self-conscious; for example, I felt obligated to wear makeup every single day when I went out and I was fearful of others seeing my bare face. This stemmed from numerous factors su

Whether it is moving schools, graduating, or starting afresh, a new transition is always scary. It can seem daunting for everybody, and for a long time, it certainly felt that way for me. The Weight of New Beginnings The transition from high school to university was one of the most impactful shifts in my life, and it severely impacted my mental health. I found myself juggling so many changes at once: Adjusting to a completely new environment. The stress of "finding your peopl

Journaling—yes, to some people journaling may appear cliche, or something useless, or something that little kids do. In our younger years, I remember in my classes and for my English academy classes I was forced to journal, and did not enjoy it (maybe because I was forced to. Lol.) But, recently this past year I started journaling again and it has helped me tremendously. So, I would love to share how I journal, and the benefits it has brought me as well as research-proven ben

I just wanted to share one of my favourite ways to get exercise, running, and the benefits that running provides for our mental health. Personally, when I was going through depression I initially just went to the gym a lot and weight trained. However, I still wasn’t feeling better as exercising is supposed to make you feel. Of course, it wasn’t just because I wasn’t doing enough cardio (since I was walking a lot on campus) - the reason I wasn’t getting better was there were o