63. Concussion Box: Addressing the Isolation of Concussions; An Interview with Eliana Bloomfield The Concussion Coach

Dealing with a concussion can be such a lonely and isolating experience. There are so many factors that play into that isolation -- fear of rejection, social anxiety, delayed processing speed, word-finding challenges, depression, overstimulation, etc. Eliana Bloomfield experienced a concussion and its associated isolation, and she decided to do something about it for others who may be experiencing similar challenges. She started a non-profit organization with the aim of fighting concussion-related isolation by creating and giving out physical boxes with comforting and useful items to concussion victims, and creating a digital library of stories from concussion victims, care-givers, and medical professionals to help people know they are not alone in their experience. In this interview, Eliana shares her personal story of concussion recovery as well as how Concussion Box is making a difference for people around the world.

To learn more about Concussion Box, check out the website,  concussionbox.org or find them on Instagram: @concussionbox or Facebook: Concussion Box. You can also find them on LinkedIn or email them at info@concussionbox.org. Eliana also mentioned the Bearable app as being helpful for people who want to track their symptoms and see progress along the way: https://bearable.app

If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact