The Concussion Experience
The Concussion Experience podcast shares the real life stories of Concussion Advocates whose lives have been directly impacted as a result of the brain injury they sustained. These inspiring individuals come from all different walks of life and became Concussion Advocates for the purpose of helping others that might be experiencing the same challenges they faced during the recovery process. Whether it be from the lack of education and resources available, to the mental health complications that can develop as a result of these injuries, there is a distinct gap in the public knowledge surrounding concussions and brain injury. This podcast will uncover the diverse spectrum of experiences from these invisible injuries and how they affected the lives of many.
The Concussion Experience
Aamna Ahmad
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HeadsupCAN
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Season 1
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Episode 4
Aamna has sustained multiple concussions and her life has been impacted in both a positive and negative way, as a result. Due to the severity of her injury, Aamna experienced post concussion syndrome, and found it challenging to go through the recovery process without fully understanding how to express her limitations. Her symptoms soon manifested into physical body shakes also known as muscle tremors, that were hard to control. Throughout her recovery journey, Aamna experienced a lot of changes that were very daunting for her at the time. Now, she looks back and realizes how much she was able to learn about herself during the recovery process and the resilience she gained as a result.