Lynne Melcombe
@lmelcombe.bsky.social
Writer, editor, writing coach. Graduate of University of King's College Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Nonfiction Writing. Mother of three spectacular grown children, grandmother of two, fur baby mom of one adorable little dog.
#Divorce can cause lasting trauma for children, even when they're adults. No parent wants to traumatize their child, but what should they do when their partner is traumatizing them? Read about #generationaltrauma in this article. #graydivorce #greydivorce health.clevelandclinic.org/generational...
Unpacking Generational Trauma
One person’s trauma can create ripple effects for generations to come. Here’s why and how to break the cycle.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:46 AM
#Divorce can cause lasting trauma for children, even when they're adults. No parent wants to traumatize their child, but what should they do when their partner is traumatizing them? Read about #generationaltrauma in this article. #graydivorce #greydivorce health.clevelandclinic.org/generational...
#Concussion triples risk of #depression. This study says preventive use of anti-depressants can stop it from developing. I've never heard of using SSRIs this way before, but stopping post-TBI depression would be a good thing. #braintrauma #braininjury trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
The clinical and cost-effectiveness of sertraline in preventing depression in adults following a traumatic brain injury (STOP-D): study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial - Trials
Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common presentation in emergency departments worldwide. Approximately 1.4 million adults present with TBI in England and Wales annually. Post-TBI depressio...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
#Concussion triples risk of #depression. This study says preventive use of anti-depressants can stop it from developing. I've never heard of using SSRIs this way before, but stopping post-TBI depression would be a good thing. #braintrauma #braininjury trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#Falls are a common cause of #concussion, but people underestimate the risk. This California case of a woman tripping over an uneven sidewalk is a cautionary tale: take fall hazards seriously. #traumaticbraininjury #mTBI #braintrauma #braininjury www.unilad.com/news/us-news...
Woman awarded $7,500,000 in lawsuit after falling on sidewalk
The Los Angeles woman can no longer do what she used to love after suffering life-changing injuries
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November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
#Falls are a common cause of #concussion, but people underestimate the risk. This California case of a woman tripping over an uneven sidewalk is a cautionary tale: take fall hazards seriously. #traumaticbraininjury #mTBI #braintrauma #braininjury www.unilad.com/news/us-news...
Early warnings for prolonged #concussion recovery: Female. High BMI. History of headache, depression, anxiety. Headache or neurological deficits (eg, weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, loss of coordination). Injuries caused by falls, MVAs, assault/abuse. #braintrauma newatlas.com/brain/factor...
Nine early warning signs a concussion might last longer than expected
Not all concussions are created equal. A new study has revealed nine early warning signs that a mild head injury might linger longer than expected, and why spotting them within hours could change reco...
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November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Early warnings for prolonged #concussion recovery: Female. High BMI. History of headache, depression, anxiety. Headache or neurological deficits (eg, weakness, numbness, trouble speaking, loss of coordination). Injuries caused by falls, MVAs, assault/abuse. #braintrauma newatlas.com/brain/factor...
A study identifies diabetes, heart disease, low BMI, depression, and inactivity as major risks in developing dementia. As a history of #concussion triples the risk of #depression, there is clearly a link between #traumaticbraininjury and dementia. #tbi www.chosun.com/english/trav...
Five Key Factors Linked to Dementia Progression
Five Key Factors Linked to Dementia Progression Study identifies diabetes, cardiovascular disease, low BMI, depression, and inactivity as major risks
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November 25, 2025 at 1:33 AM
A study identifies diabetes, heart disease, low BMI, depression, and inactivity as major risks in developing dementia. As a history of #concussion triples the risk of #depression, there is clearly a link between #traumaticbraininjury and dementia. #tbi www.chosun.com/english/trav...
Female hormones can play a role in #concussion recovery. I know of a woman who healed after a year of PCS due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. This article looks at the impact of menopausal hormonal fluctuations #TBI symptoms and recovery. #traumaticbraininjury bioengineer.org/how-menopaus...
How Menopause Symptoms Impact the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injuries
In the evolving landscape of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research, an often-overlooked dimension is the intersection between hormone fluctuations and brain trauma, especially in menopausal women.
bioengineer.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Female hormones can play a role in #concussion recovery. I know of a woman who healed after a year of PCS due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. This article looks at the impact of menopausal hormonal fluctuations #TBI symptoms and recovery. #traumaticbraininjury bioengineer.org/how-menopaus...
Blast exposure has been lumped in with #concussion but while it causes #braininjury, it's not the same as #traumaticbraininjury. But like #TBI it has been linked to mental illness and suicides. Now a Chicago-based nonprofit is tackling this problem. defenseopinion.com/making-the-i...
Making the Invisible Visible; Foundation Takes Aim at Blast Wave Brain Injuries - Defense Opinion
The goal is to fund efforts that make what is invisible visible, so that clinicians can guide treatments and rehabilitation.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Blast exposure has been lumped in with #concussion but while it causes #braininjury, it's not the same as #traumaticbraininjury. But like #TBI it has been linked to mental illness and suicides. Now a Chicago-based nonprofit is tackling this problem. defenseopinion.com/making-the-i...
A new test can diagnose #concussion in <20 minutes, reducing unneeded CT scans and saving time and money. Paired with a new framework that replaces the “mild/moderate/severe” assessment of #traumaticbraininjury, this improves treatment for patients with #TBI. wvumedicine.org/news-feed/ne...
WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute leads country in adoption of brain injury test, care protocol
Experts at the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute (RNI) will use a diagnostic test developed by Abbott in collaboration with the Department of War to help assess mild traumatic brain injury and co...
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November 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A new test can diagnose #concussion in <20 minutes, reducing unneeded CT scans and saving time and money. Paired with a new framework that replaces the “mild/moderate/severe” assessment of #traumaticbraininjury, this improves treatment for patients with #TBI. wvumedicine.org/news-feed/ne...
Major depression is common after #concussion. People who've had a #traumaticbraininjury are over 3X times as likely as others to have depression. And the risk increases as time passes, from 42% immediately to 61% within 7 years of #braintrauma. #TBI www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/hea...
This Unsuspecting Factor Can Increase Your Depression Risk By Over 3X
Why you should never ignore a brain injury (even if it feels minor).
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November 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Major depression is common after #concussion. People who've had a #traumaticbraininjury are over 3X times as likely as others to have depression. And the risk increases as time passes, from 42% immediately to 61% within 7 years of #braintrauma. #TBI www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/hea...
This study is a bit frustrating. It basically says that headaches are a common and debilitating result of #concussion and that they need to be studied more. I could have said that. #traumaticbraininjury #braintrauma #TBI www.dovepress.com/prevalence-o...
Prevalence and Impact of Post-Traumatic Headache: A Systematic Review | NDT
We to systematically assess the prevalence of PTH to provide precise and comprehensive data that can facilitate future research and enhance patient care.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This study is a bit frustrating. It basically says that headaches are a common and debilitating result of #concussion and that they need to be studied more. I could have said that. #traumaticbraininjury #braintrauma #TBI www.dovepress.com/prevalence-o...
Giving a #traumaticbraininjury ( #TBI ) symptom checklist can help in diagnosing #concussion in emergency departments. The checklist takes about about 3 minutes and may help with triage and treatment decisions to optimize recovery. #braintrauma www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Use of in-hospital mild traumatic brain injury symptom checklist within 24 hours of injury to predict 3-month symptom outcome
Experts recommend administering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) symptom checklist as part of routine evaluation for TBI with Glasgow Coma Scale score 1…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Giving a #traumaticbraininjury ( #TBI ) symptom checklist can help in diagnosing #concussion in emergency departments. The checklist takes about about 3 minutes and may help with triage and treatment decisions to optimize recovery. #braintrauma www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
A study from the University of Victoria in Canada looks at using psychedelics to treat #concussion. Already used for certain psychiatric disorders, which can have similar underlying pathologies to #braintrauma, drugs like psilocybin can support #neuroplasticity in healing. martlet.ca/undergraduat...
Undergraduate psychedelic research shows promise for brain damage treatment
Zoe Plummer, a recent UVic graduate, completed the majority of the research and clinical work for the review, supervised by Dr. Josh Allen.
martlet.ca
November 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A study from the University of Victoria in Canada looks at using psychedelics to treat #concussion. Already used for certain psychiatric disorders, which can have similar underlying pathologies to #braintrauma, drugs like psilocybin can support #neuroplasticity in healing. martlet.ca/undergraduat...
This study demonstrates the effectiveness of vision therapy over "watchful waiting" in improving convergence insufficiency in #concussion patients. #braintrauma #traumaticbraininjury #tbi www.healio.com/news/optomet...
Office-based vision therapy better than observation for concussion symptoms
BOSTON — Concussion-related convergence insufficiency was significantly improved after 12 weeks of office-based vergence and accommodative therapy compared with 6 weeks of watchful waiting, according ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
This study demonstrates the effectiveness of vision therapy over "watchful waiting" in improving convergence insufficiency in #concussion patients. #braintrauma #traumaticbraininjury #tbi www.healio.com/news/optomet...
Rather than causing ALS, #concussion might be an early warning sign that it's already begun. #braintrauma #traumaticbraininjury #tbi www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Study suggests concussions could be early ALS warning sign
A new study by Queen Elizabeth University Hospital researchers suggests concussions and traumatic brain injuries could be early warning signs for ALS.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Rather than causing ALS, #concussion might be an early warning sign that it's already begun. #braintrauma #traumaticbraininjury #tbi www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Researchers have identified a “core neural network” perturbed in people with a high burden of persisting post-concussion symptoms. They pinpointed places in the cortex to target with non-invasive brain stimulation to treat such symptoms. #concussion #braintrauma bbrfoundation.org/content/pers...
In Persisting Concussion Symptoms, a Perturbed ‘Core Network’ Is Identified, with Potential Targets for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Therapy | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
A significant number of people who suffer concussions—estimates range between 10% and 30%—experience a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that persist for 4 or more weeks beyond the ...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Researchers have identified a “core neural network” perturbed in people with a high burden of persisting post-concussion symptoms. They pinpointed places in the cortex to target with non-invasive brain stimulation to treat such symptoms. #concussion #braintrauma bbrfoundation.org/content/pers...
A bit scary for those of us who are older. #concussion #traumaticbraininjury #braintrauma #tbi www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
Rate of incident dementia and care needs among older adults with new traumatic brain injury: a population-based cohort study
Background: The long-term impacts of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults are not well known. Our objective was to describe the association between late-life TBI, incident dementia, and health...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
A bit scary for those of us who are older. #concussion #traumaticbraininjury #braintrauma #tbi www.cmaj.ca/content/197/...
This week's book: Wanda's War by Marsha Faubert examines the Nazis forcing Polish people into slave labour. I had no idea this was part of WWII. I feel like a better person for having read this book. #booksky
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World War II: Dimensions of the Holocaust You Didn't Learn in School
A chronicle of two Polish people who survived slavery and cruelty at the hands of the Nazis and the Soviets in WWII.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This week's book: Wanda's War by Marsha Faubert examines the Nazis forcing Polish people into slave labour. I had no idea this was part of WWII. I feel like a better person for having read this book. #booksky
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After a hiatus, I'm back with this: Christian Smith's book The Scientist and the Psychic: A Son's Exploration of His Mother's Gift. It's an interesting story of the intersection between science and belief, familial love and healing. A compelling read. #booksky
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Exploring Psychic Phenomena: Science Meets Belief
Explore the intriguing blend of science and psychic phenomena in Christian Smith's 'The Scientist and the Psychic: A Son's Exploration of His Mother's Gift.'
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November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
After a hiatus, I'm back with this: Christian Smith's book The Scientist and the Psychic: A Son's Exploration of His Mother's Gift. It's an interesting story of the intersection between science and belief, familial love and healing. A compelling read. #booksky
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I read this one a couple years back as part of my research for my memoir of #concussion: The Song of Our Scars: The Untold Story of Pain by Dr. Haider Warraich #booksky #braintrauma #braininjury #chronicpain
November 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I read this one a couple years back as part of my research for my memoir of #concussion: The Song of Our Scars: The Untold Story of Pain by Dr. Haider Warraich #booksky #braintrauma #braininjury #chronicpain
Recently read this book: Impact: Women Writing After Concussion, an anthology of Canadian writers edited by ED Morin and Jane Cawthorne #booksky #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury
November 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Recently read this book: Impact: Women Writing After Concussion, an anthology of Canadian writers edited by ED Morin and Jane Cawthorne #booksky #concussion #braintrauma #braininjury
Currently reading Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery by Annie Liontas. Excellent. I highly recommend it. #booksky #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma
November 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Currently reading Sex with a Brain Injury: On Concussion and Recovery by Annie Liontas. Excellent. I highly recommend it. #booksky #concussion #braininjury #braintrauma
Although women initiate #greydivorce 60% of the time, that leaves mean initiating #graydivorce 40% of the time. Why do men leave? bsky.app/profile/lmel...
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November 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Although women initiate #greydivorce 60% of the time, that leaves mean initiating #graydivorce 40% of the time. Why do men leave? bsky.app/profile/lmel...
Married 30 years at time of divorce....many years as stay-home parent... stayed in marriage for years due to fears of poverty... Now part of growing trend of #graydivorce and another group: older divorced women...[in] poverty. Sound familiar? #greydivorce www.huffpost.com/entry/social...
After Divorcing My Husband Of 30 Years, Social Security Hit Me With Shocking News: ‘That’s A Common Misconception’
“He was clearly uncomfortable with being the conveyor of such news and averted his gaze.”
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November 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Married 30 years at time of divorce....many years as stay-home parent... stayed in marriage for years due to fears of poverty... Now part of growing trend of #graydivorce and another group: older divorced women...[in] poverty. Sound familiar? #greydivorce www.huffpost.com/entry/social...
What happens when you're heading for #greydivorce and you partner gets ill? This article looks at what you must do if you decide to honour your "sickness and health" vow. Has this happened to you or anyone you know? How did you/they deal with it? #graydivorce www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/shri...
In Sickness and in Health: Being There for Your Ex?
What happens when the vow to care "in sickness and in health" collides with divorce?
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November 1, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What happens when you're heading for #greydivorce and you partner gets ill? This article looks at what you must do if you decide to honour your "sickness and health" vow. Has this happened to you or anyone you know? How did you/they deal with it? #graydivorce www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/shri...