Name: David H.

City: Buckeye, AZ

Brain Injury: TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI). The brain moved inside the skull when I was rear-ended on the freeway on my way to work. I was at a complete stop when I was hit very hard causing my brain to shift damaging two nerves. Instantly I was confused with neck and back pain, followed by a constant ringing in my head and ears. A few minutes passes and next thing my vision changes to double vision, blurry and sensitive to light.

Explanation of mask:  The right side of the mask represents the symptoms, feeling and actual results from the injury. The headache pain all the time, then several times a day I get brain freezes. My moods would fluctuate from lows to highs and anger would seek into sadness. I felt so hopeless with constant confusion and pain.

The left side of the mask represents the treatments that have helped me cope with this new life. Dry needing and nerve block shots helps with pain. My therapist helped me gain my balance back, while the hearing aids with Zen and pink noise helped mask the constant ringing. Activities such as work, exercise, yoga, and daily naps help me get through the day! I am very thankful to everyone that has helped with the injuries. I am very thankful for all the things they do for others with this injury. I am very grateful for my wife, for everything she has done for me.