Resources

Brain Injury Association of America – the ultimate resource for all things brain injury/concussion

The Mighty – a webpage and community for people facing health challenges

joni&friends – Joni Eareckson Tada’s ministry for individuals facing disability in any form

Spoon Theory – a tool coined by Christine Miserandino to explain chronic pain/illness to those who say, “but you don’t look sick”

Dialectical Behavior Therapy – a therapy I found extremely helpful

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – another very helpful therapy

Crisis hotlines – United States dial 988 or look up your country here

Find a support group – Chronic Pain Anonymous, Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, American Cancer Society, Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon