Product Description
In this guide to living with problems associated with brain trauma, the authors set out to help victims help themselves. They provide information on what questions to ask and how to cope with various symptoms and offer advice and coping skills for everyday situations.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 25 reviews)

Best Book on Topic I Have Found by Pratt (Birmingham, AL USA)

5 Stars
November 14, 2009
I had a car accident when I was 16 years old. I had a head injury but was told that everything was fine and that I'd be OK. That is how I returned to my life. I did not find this book until I was older. I wish it had been available for me when I was first dealing with the complications of my injury. I did not understand a lot of what was happening to me and it was difficult to express what the problems were. I was able to see myself in the stories of the people in the book. I was moved to tears several times because the stories were so familar to me. I understood for the first time some of the problems I had experienced. It was a huge relief for me and I believe it would be helpful and healing for anyone who has had a head injury. Very few people know anyhing about head injuries, unfortunately including many in the medical field. This book provided information I had never been given and I cannot recommend it enough.

Well organized, comprehensive, informative, and motivating by pdxrlk

5 Stars
February 16, 2009
Like many, I knew nothing about MTBI or its effects until I suffered a concussion a month ago. My doctor was helpful and properly diagnosed the condition but frankly his style was terse, to the point, and directed only at the largest symptoms I've experienced. A half hour consultation is not sufficient to explore each of the dozen symptoms I experienced. This book was a godsend for me. The authors first provide an overview of the brain, it's various regions, and how they can be impacted by different types of impacts. Then they explore each of the many symptoms that may surface - organized by physical, mental, and emotional categories - with each symptom having its own chapter. I found this to be very helpful - I could easily skip over chapters that were not applicable to my condition. Each chapter offers a brief case study, which I found very helpful in feeling connected to others with a similar condition (when you have MTBI it is easy to feel that others simply do not and can not understand what you are going through). For each aspect, the authors explain how this aspect is diagnosed, the treatment options available, and practical action oriented steps the reader can take to mitigate or improve their condition. Stoler and Hill have helped me to understand the whole of my current condition, and have given me the information and encouragement I need to make progress day by day. I thank them.

Helpful for Mild TBI patients & families by L. Thompson (Buellton, CA United States)

5 Stars
August 27, 2008
This was clearly laid out, with some sample stories and helpful hints for everyday situations you deal with with Mild to Moderate TBI. The information is pretty acurate - would like to see a new, updated version.

Coping With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Debbie Heron (Carmel, California)

5 Stars
May 11, 2008
This is a must-have book for therapists, family members and the victim of TBI, as well. It is easy to read for layman, as well as most informative for the practicioner. So many unusual incidents and behaviours are revealed to be "normal" TBI reactions to common occurances. Read it. Have your patient read it. Have the patient's family read it. And order the workbook, too.

A "must read" for anyone who suffered a MTBI/Concussion by J. Brazeau (Rutland, MA USA)

5 Stars
March 29, 2008
This book is vital for anyone who has suffered a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury because no one can truly understand these symptoms unless they personally experienced them themselves. Hats off to Dr. Stoler for all her efforts in putting this information together in an easy to read and understandable format. This book has helped me beyond words. I even bought a copy for my Primary Care Physician.

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