Happy days are here again!
Months ago, professional surfing saw the official retirement of Owen Wright. The 33-year-old had, earlier, delighted his fans by releasing the “gut-wrenching, heroic” must-read memoir Against the Water in which he shared the story of suffering a traumatic brain injury whilst duck diving a wave in Hawaii, having to re-learn to walk, talk etc. and eventually winning bronze for his Australian home at surfing’s Olympic debut.
The massive damage done without actually receiving a knock on the head was a real wake up call to surfers around the world, though.
Is surfing, in any capacity, massively dangerous to the brain?
Conventional wisdom suggested “yes” but a new Welsh study undermines those very notions.
According to a neuro-rehabilitation program run by Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University health boards, those who have suffered traumatic brain injury can actually improve their overall well-being by “immersing themselves in the dynamic elements of the, wind and sea.”
Per the academically rigorous yet fun The Conversation:
Some of our participants reported that surfing had taught them that all types of emotions – whether positive or negative – are an important part of the human experience. Instead of trying to control them, accepting them can help people find meaning in their lives.
Making room for difficult thoughts enabled some of our brain injury survivors to reconnect with their values and hobbies too. Surfing gave them meaning and a “valid reason for being alive”. It also showed them that “despite being a bit broken in some places,” they were still capable people. This helped them to renegotiate their identity.
Connecting with people in similar situations can also be crucial after brain injury. Many report that they don’t feel understood by family and friends. Yet belonging is a basic psychological need.
Happy days are here again.
Wildcards in the air for OW as he unpends his resignation.
you got me at “Knocking…”
I have the Nature article. Nothing new there. If you have a link to the mRNA research that would be of interest. It is well known that mRNA vaccine research has been on going since the 1990s and corona viruses would have been a very obvious target. All of which raises the question, what exactly is your point since there would not appear to be anything sinister or out of the ordinary in what you have posted.
Do you have a link to your source? Preferably the original paper.
We must focus on fags and fake patriot fronts
It’s only a matter of time before the LGB begin to jettison the TQ+ cultists. LGB at it’s foundation believes men are men and women are women. Can’t be a lesbian if you believe men can be women/lesbians. The TQ+ trans cultist crew latched on to the LGB’s to escape criticism for their depraved heart and perversion.
The jettison has already started:
https://twitchy.com/samj-39…
The L and G also have very little in common.
https://youtu.be/79xsXQf7M5A
Looks like the infamous “Disinformation Dozen” label is actually a hit list
Maybe that’s why they roll out bugs to help him with his obvious brain damage , and also explains why SallyFucksGibbons can’t talk without slurring her words , fark there might even be a ray of hope for Brutus.
These patients have obviously never found a little rip bowl down the beach to themselves, only to have 8 cunts follow them down there and proceed to sit on top of them.
What a load of hot cock!
Adopt my motto:
Everyone’s a queer cunt except for me and me mates, and i’m not even sure about them
While speaking before the WHO forum in Geneva, Dr. Tedros warned:
“(The threat of another variant emerging that causes new surges of disease and death remains. And the threat of another pathogen emerging with even deadlier potential remains. We cannot kick this can down the road. ‘When the next pandemic comes knocking – and it will – we must be ready to answer decisively, collectively, and equitably.”
Already setting up for the proverbial ‘I told you so!”. And you know he’s dead serious cause god-damned right they’re gonna get the “equitably” part right, they only need another event to show us all
Hopefully well get a crate of NDA approved Òxycontin to ease the suffering until their super vacc kicks in
Just yesterday I had my board torpedo into the back of my skull after eating it on one, and I most definitely felt a sense of belonging when I was asking other surfers if there was an actual hole in my head
I get that tribal/community feeling in those situations. I tell you your brain fluid is seeping out and u better paddle in….looking out for YOU!
Surfing – good for you, bad for everyone else.
Especially the person behind you
And here we have a perfect example of bullshit moderation,….cause I need to know what your response was to….
Lol
Whatever became of that snowboarder that was in the Crash Reel? I remember his neurologist being appalled that he was going wakeboarding so soon after his massive brain injury
Kevin Pearce? Don’t think he rides anymore.
He still rides. Wears a helmet. Not pro. Has a charity called Love Your Brain
That’s sick but from my own experience starting to surf isn’t going to help you become more understood by your family.