Medical Disclaimer
Last updated: September 2026
The information provided on The Brain Diary is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. It is based on personal experiences, research, and information gathered from publicly available sources and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
I am sharing my personal experiences with brain injury recovery to help others feel informed, supported, and less alone. However, everyone’s recovery is different. What has worked for me—or for someone else—may not be appropriate or effective for you.
Nothing on The Brain Diary should be interpreted as medical advice. You should always consult your physician, neurologist, therapist, or another qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual health, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, medications, rehabilitation program, or other medical concerns.
Do not disregard, delay, or change medical advice or treatment because of something you have read on this website. Never start, stop, or modify a medication, treatment, exercise program, rehabilitation technique, or other healthcare intervention without first discussing it with an appropriate healthcare professional.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical attention. The Brain Diary is not an emergency medical service and cannot provide emergency care.
Personal Experiences
The Brain Diary reflects my personal journey and experiences with brain injury recovery. Personal stories, opinions, recommendations, and observations are not intended to represent the experiences or medical needs of all stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors.
Recovery can look different for every individual, and outcomes may vary based on the type and severity of an injury, individual health circumstances, treatment, rehabilitation, and many other factors.
Exercise & Rehabilitation Information
Any exercises, stretches, rehabilitation strategies, adaptive tools, or physical activities discussed on The Brain Diary are provided for informational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider or rehabilitation professional before beginning a new exercise or rehabilitation program, particularly following a stroke, TBI, or other neurological injury.
Stop any activity that causes pain, significant discomfort, dizziness, unusual symptoms, or other concerning changes and seek appropriate medical guidance.
Links, Products & Recommendations
The Brain Diary may occasionally reference books, websites, products, services, or other resources that I believe may be helpful. These references are not endorsements of medical effectiveness or guarantees of safety or results.
When appropriate, The Brain Diary may participate in affiliate programs, which means I may receive a small commission if you purchase a product through certain links, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not change my commitment to sharing information that I believe may be useful to my readers.
No Doctor-Patient Relationship
Reading, commenting on, subscribing to, or otherwise interacting with The Brain Diary does not create a doctor-patient, therapist-patient, or other healthcare-provider relationship between you and The Brain Diary or its author.
By using this website, you acknowledge that you are responsible for making your own healthcare decisions and for discussing those decisions with qualified healthcare professionals.