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Coping with Brain Injuries: Turning Recovery into a Game
12:13 - 20:59 (08:45)
The speaker shares their experience dealing with the impact of a concussion, including suicidal thoughts, and how they turned their recovery into a game to stay motivated. They also highlight the common occurrence of suicidal thoughts in those with traumatic brain injuries.
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses his experience with a concussion which left him questioning his ability to work and speak publicly.
12:13 - 13:41 (01:27)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses his experience with a concussion which left him questioning his ability to work and speak publicly. He briefly touches on the topic of sports-related injury and how he was impacted in 2009.
ChapterCoping with Brain Injuries: Turning Recovery into a Game
Episode#93: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their personal experience with a concussion and how it inspired them to use game design as a way to recover, as there is a 30-day window for recovery.
13:41 - 16:16 (02:35)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal experience with a concussion and how it inspired them to use game design as a way to recover, as there is a 30-day window for recovery.
ChapterCoping with Brain Injuries: Turning Recovery into a Game
Episode#93: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Suicidal thoughts are a common occurrence, happening to one in three people with even mild concussions.
16:16 - 18:03 (01:46)
Summary
Suicidal thoughts are a common occurrence, happening to one in three people with even mild concussions. It's important to know this to alleviate any unnecessary distress so that individuals can get the help they need as soon as possible.
ChapterCoping with Brain Injuries: Turning Recovery into a Game
Episode#93: Jane McGonigal on Getting More Done with Less Stress and The Health Benefits of Gaming
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares his experience of using games to overcome depression and how an early copy of a book helped him to take the process seriously.
18:03 - 20:59 (02:56)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of using games to overcome depression and how an early copy of a book helped him to take the process seriously. He emphasizes the importance of viewing depression as a collective symptom rather than a personal flaw.