Traumatic Brain Injury - my second life

[RangeOrMellee]

I know how it feels buddy. Just keep on being strong and you'll find happiness once again... with time. Don't lose hope.

[bombofbombe]

expect? 

[bombofbombe]

i have a question, a few days ago, i watched as my older brother tried to save his dog that got bumped by a car, then, a car going about 65 struck my brother, he has no seriouse injuries to his body, but he has severe brain damage, they did a ct scan today and almost all of his brain is dead, he's not in a coma but is heavily sedated because of swelling in his brain. they say when he wakes he is going to have to have breathing and food tubes and what not, was it the same with you? what should i

[MyCrackRock]

What is the last song?

[anythingbeautifulll]

thank you for this i just got dignosed with sever brain damage and your story is so insperational

[dontevercomehere]

SKULL FUCKED

[bobcatt666]

yes, ended up gettinga few from my last deployment to afghanistan. the worst part is the frustration know how things were before you were hurt. Hope your doing better. Don't give up..

[sirensealight]

Hey Daniel...long time no talk! Awesome video...is the artwork yours?

[lloyd12581]

hey buddy...i have a closed head injury also. i dont know what you can understand and what you cant. ill be praying for you . live , laugh. love

[OwenROVERforever]

Wow you're a super hero !!!

you're really courgeous, God bless you I like this video it gives hope

[dfdgfdgf0000]

Nous sommes si peu de choses... Gardez courage ( mais vous n'en manquez pas...); seul l'amour a du sens ici-bas.

[floorsbye]

Very inspiring loved the Video

[teckNine2010]

HOW THE FUCK CAN SOME ONE DISLIKE THIS VID.....WHO EVER YALL ARE UR FUCKIN HEARTLESS...SHIT IM TEARING UP JUST WATCHING IT.

[shudderette]

My boyfriend and I were in a car accident almost 4 weeks ago. He has been in a coma since. Brain damage is currently unknown.

I'm so scared. This video has given me hope. Thank you for sharing your story.

[wewe1608]

dan, all the best for u, how about ur paralyed hand and leg? is it recover yet?

with all the love and blessings

Santy - Indonesia

[jaysoninc]

You can do it, man. I suffered from TBI too six months ago. Was in Coma for 25 days. You have my sympathy.

[arthurkirakosyan7]

much love brotha



[JanaINJax]

OMG..I am so sorry! Congratulations for your progress, you've been given a second chance, remember that. Appreciate each day as if it your only. I'll keep you in my prayers sweety :)

[danielboy39]

Thank you for sharing. My boy friend had TBI too has been 3 years now. How are you? He not able to talk seen then.

[BullshitExposer]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. I too have a TBI and love it when I see stories like this. Peace

[returnoftheramble3]

those things that you see between the worlds work for us. They dart around and make sure we don't get blurred with their world. She told me I got caught in my exit. It's another dimension.

[returnoftheramble3]

you're really interesting :) sorry yours was so bad. 

[returnoftheramble3]

mine just kept talking about how they found my body.

[returnoftheramble3]

aren't the demons of metnal interesting?

[vivaloriflamme]

Thanks for sharing your life here.

[tylergrant17]

its beena year and 3 months since my injury and i could never be happier with having survived you'll have to watch the vid ill do a vid response, im the 2nd person. totally different person today and glad to be living, never valued living anymore that i do today

[MELLOGURLY]

Im totally CRYING!! I too was in a severe car accisent- resulting in a coma and paralyzed arm.

Here I am 4 years later still struggling but also grateful

[matjesworld]

Thanks for asking @derrickwarriors. I had found my uncle lifeless on the floor of his house. He had a stroke and he was into a coma. No big chances from this moment, because his brain was destroyed too much. (too little oxygen for a too long time) Then he died at the hospital, after 6 weeks in a coma. Just a few hours before he died I had visited him fo the last time. Next month is his 50th birthday. May he rest in peace!

[derrickwarriors]

Hey, just to let you know, you are God blessed. you have been blessed my God, and God has given you a second chance to start anew. make sure you treasure it. my father's had 2 major strokes in a month,and he's unconscious for 3 months now. i pray for my father everyday, for him to regain his consciousness and respond to me and my words, so that at least he knows i love him, and i'm sorry for all the things that i did. i pray that he is able to tell me one day,that it's alright, son,it's alright.

[saiminame]

Sweet, Amazing. Inspirational.

[poppopsix]

stay toughf man i beat deathe 9 times they call me the man with 9 lives. you can do anything .i found the lord and he saved me .call him into your life be born again to him and pray and he will help you . i will pray for you my friens god bless keep up the good fight .mikie walker dont wimp out on me now keep up the fight and prayread john 3

[Splunkerdink]

I don't know you, but someone posted a video related to yours on Juliana Ramos' Facebook group called "For Juliana." She also suffered a TBI, and seems to be progressing very well. I must say your video is so inspiring; what a strong man you are!! Keep up the great work and God bless you. I will pray for your continued recovery :)

[stusons]

thank you!

[bryeinc]

yo daniel... get job w/ ur rehab etc...but thisis just the tip of ur new voyage of life : as im sure u've found out so far... but let me say to u ... this is the hardest thing in life to get past ur mind...u see i am a tbi survivor from professional motocross and ive spent the past 17yrs trying to relearn life and terrible strain has captured me along the way and which has presented many 'HUGE" obstacles!!! And yet the past occurances would not have been a worry in my prior days

[rolandviado]

You are inspiring everyone who watches this. Thanks for posting your vid. Take care and stay strong!

[matjesworld]

A few weeks ago I´ve lost my uncle after a stroke. He was in coma for a long time, but finally his heart was not strong enough anymore. I wished he had a real chance for a second life. Be proud of your development, and I wish you all the best for your future from the bottom of my heart. - m@tj3s

[derrickwarriors]

@matjesworld hey, sorry about your loss... just asking, what happened to your uncle?

[letsgetinshape]

God Bless you Daniel.... never give up

[youbeibe]

Very inspirational Daniel. A close colleague I work with had a bicycle accident a few weeks ago and he is still in a coma. He went out for a test ride on his new racing bicycle and somehow ended up wrecking. Perhaps a helmet would have made the difference. Keep on keeping on Daniel and thanks for the video...

[youbeibe]

Very inspirational Daniel. A close colleague I work with had a bicycle accident a few weeks ago and he is still in a coma. He went out for a test ride on his new racing bicycle and somehow ended up wrecking. Perhaps a helmet would have made the difference. Keep on keeping on Daniel and thanks for the video...

[silentfades]

How is it going Dan

hope you continue to post more videos

know your thought of

[palebluepanda]

I love the songs accompanying your video Daniel. It really is lovely. " I can tell you where youve been, Oh yes youve been in my dreams, and youll be there, for all time for all time".........You want words Ill write them for you... Be happy Daniel you have your second life for a reason, and your not alone mate.

[palebluepanda]

I love the songs accompanying your video Daniel. It really is lovely. " I can tell you where youve been, Oh yes youve been in my dreams, and youll be there, for all time for all time".........You want words Ill write them for you... Be happy Daniel you have your second life for a reason, and your not alone mate.

[0800andrew]

you got family and freinds ...you will get better ... your an awsome dude .... :D ROCK ON BROO!!!

[sbwillow]

been thru a milder version of this due to toxic medication reaction. you seem to be doing so well. swimming helped me connect some of the dots, time and therapy and being with friends. your video is awesome and beautiful, too much dark ins't good but some shows the light in better contrast. peace, from B Willow

[jdspringr07]

Oh hey your dad was prior airforce? I see the service coat on :). Anyways, keep strong man.

[yfz450mx58]

You are truely an inspiration to me. Really makes me realize some of the things we take for granted, how important they are. Not only that, but not to get upset over simple insignificant things. God bless you day after day!

[billyglennkelly]

this song is amazing 

[billyglennkelly]

this song is amazing

[GamerChickk]

Oh wow..........you have come so far! I am so proud of you......I stumbled upon this video and was touched by such a beautiful courage to strive for a better future. You have great tenacity. I stand in awe. Keep goin' man. :)

[StonedOfJordan]

You are a great inspiration mate very touching video and story. Your a very strong person and we need more fighter like you in the world. Sometimes i forget how good i have it even though i think i dont have a lot, i have to remember what i do have. thank you so much and keep up the good work!

[Guitarisma]

Are you still doing well with your recovery brother? If you need some advice Im here to help you. I had one when I was ten in 98. I'm like Immortal now. Seriously!

[dbsjro]

Man i wish you all the best

May God be with you

Keep up the good work

[imrich10tz]

Dan you are one strong man keep up the hard work.

[Pepito0001001001]

keep fighting! all my respect, and best wishes greetings from Mexico.

[Jimsdrums]

Great!! Stay strong Dan!!

[Jimsdrums]

Daniel Stay Strong my friend. You have come along way and making great leaps foward, Don't look back. Wish you all the best Rock on Man!!

[radan25]

@Jimsdrums

wow, thank you! Comments like yours keep me strong. Dan

[JOHNNYwxw]

keep going man!!!

[katapumatmyspace]

You are an inspiration!!

I wish you luck!

[TannaSmile]

I'm proud of you bro.

[TannaSmile]

I'm proud of you. I dont know you, but still. I dont know how to get my brain back.

[angrama]

hey Daniel, you are really inspiring - I really respect your courage and strength. keep it up my friend. Peace.

[IncubusIsStellar8]

Gosh, I'm so sorry you had to experience this. You are a very courageous young man and I admire you for how far you've come.

I like this video a lot. What songs did you use?

[mrswheelz89]

I just wanted to say that you are a very handsome guy :D and that I wish all the very best!!

[rayquazajones45]

i hope you dont have any problems sorry for that

[kmarzfg]

Great vid!

[nathan919]

brain damage is so shit! In the same boat after a 30ft fall resulting in TBI 8 months ago.

Gd vid mate

[SmartVitals]

Oh great video, watch some of mine too!

[calhijames]

what was it like to be in a coma? do you remember anything?

[Guitarisma]

Just immagine being in complete darkness while your feelings and all of your senses are being puled through caves and obstacles and you are hitting everything in your path full speed and when u do you see red in a sea of black. There's a point in a come where God reminds you of your mission and if you lose focus you will forget the mission in Gods words. That's what its like to be in a Coma. I heard everyone I felt everything I was concentrating in another dimension

[SurreallTV]

So ur saying...it was basically like ....u were completely awake..but just that ur Eyes were closed..and u couldnt move?....but yet completely awoke???....is that what it was like???

Second question- IF that is the case...then...do u have periods that ur not "awoke" anymore and you sleeo,,,..(as if you were not in a coma)...???

[ImaginarYxGoddesS]

You're kinda hot.

[mmmutie]

i agree

[GrumpyGal82]

You seem to be doing well. that's good to hear. Thank GOD for everyday he gives you on this earth. Never take the little things for granted.

[jafs46]

Hey man, I was super excited with your videos. Know that I am Brazilian, and from now I am your fan, as witnessed by np youtube videos of your perseverance, your fight. Never give up, fight every second of life second, third, or how many there are, but do not give up, you have people here from across the world cheering for you and asking God for protection for you and your family. A Abrasive man.

[radan25]

many thanks for all the great comments!

[farael19]

i hope you will be someday like you were before the accident many kisses

[156sjc]

aww get better soon this touched me x its so suprizeing

[sir5ive]

hi Daniel. i'm glad you're doing better and making progress. i had TBI at age 8 or 9, was in ICU and had a trachea for several months, couldn't speak, eat or drink by mouth but through a g-tube and i was straped in to a wheelchair.

i was crying a lot b/c i didn't understand when i was told i'd proobably not walk. i was on med. taking prozac for several years of depression. i've lost basically all my friends and things looked grimmed.

[sir5ive]

i'm 22 now and things have gotten better. the things in the past are no more. my ultimate goal's to walk independently.

don't give up man. life may look hard and you wonder why this happened, but we can't change the past so don't dwell on it. instead look towards the days ahead of you having faith and hope in God you'll see a change.

[sir5ive]

you're in my prayers. all the best.

- Phil

[radan25]

sorry, but i can´t remember a thing!

[crazyiproshow]

i'm so sorry, you don't remember anything from the coma? i am writing a story of a persons life in a coma...and want it to be somewhat real

[bpyjktgiuk]

Brain chip - CHECK MY SITE

[Nailgirl4real]

may god be with you and i give all my best wishes to yuo and i hope that you are okay so everyone who reads this send a special prayer for daniel...thanks you ....take care....and god bless...

~Nailgirl4real

[JeanDagba]

God bless You !!!♫♪♫♪

Jean

[rmoulton2002]

Jean

If the "God bless you" was meant for Richard, I thank you. Just trying to help someone at about the same age as me when I had my TBI. If not I apoligize.

[JeanDagba]

Hi Rmoulton,

O yes the "God bless you" comes from all my heart ♥ !!!! You know, we can not change the past but we can hope to have a nice future. So it's good to have FAITH and be joyful even if the live is hart and painful. I'm sure that the " God bless you " can help your Friend Richard.

You know I live in a continent where there's poverty and troubles but we still have Faith and have the JOY of living !!♥♥♥☼☼☼☼♥♥♥♥

Kind regards

Jean from AFICA

[rmoulton2002]

Hi Daniel. My name is Richard. Every head injury is different so my accident is not comparible. In short -car off mountain, coma 11 days, hospital 5 weeks, that was24 years ago when I was 23. You look like your on the right track with your outlook and your family being there. I still don't remember names well, but repitition helps. You have people there but if you ever need a word from somebody that can relate to some things you might go through, give me a shout. I was lucky.

[IcarusFlying]

reminds me of a friend who got caught in a car crash and is now he can't even walk very well, and his mind was severally damaged. i hope all people like this recover to have a fullfilling life

[JeanDagba]

O this vid touched my heart

My dear Daniel be allways strong . you know God is good and he l♥ves you !The FAITH in Jesus can help you everyday .

I'm leading a MUSIC Therapy here in Africa.You know MUSIC ♪ changes things and can give you a focus in your new LIFE. Please try to play HARMONICA,because it's a small music'instrument which can help you and give you more and more a big JOy of living . Try it will see the result.

All my students here in Senegal greet you friendly

Jean

[radan25]

thank you JEan

[JeanDagba]

O you're welcome Daniel !!

I appreciate you so much, you know !!!

Take care

Your Friend from AFRICA

[katiau]

Have you heard of the Masgutova Method?It is therapy that works with primary reflexes, it addresses the protective mechanisms that the brain and body lock into when encountering trauma, it's a form of physiotherapy and I have seen great results. You can find out more online. Good Luck

[sleves1]

Daniel: I am with a residential facility for TBI in Louisiana. We are putting together a video/presentation for highschoolers about TBI. I'd like to use your pictures but not clear with youtube. If you like to be a part of our video about the dangers of drinking driving, speeding, no seatbelts as it relates to TBI please call me 985-373-4446 Thanks, Beth

[cannonballsax]

I'm sorry to hear you lost friends.

I had a colleague in high school who was in the same type of accident, and it made me sad to hear about it.

I'm happy you're making steady improvements, as it is possible.

[thibaulthalpern]

Sorry to hear that you lost some friends. Those who stayed and continued the relationship are true friends. I don't know if the earlier pictures of the woman was your sister but she seemed to be helping a lot. Bravo! Disabilities are never easy for anyone. My sister was born with mental disability and has lost friends along the way. Courage!

[donnywinn]

hey bro! im curious how long where u in a coma and did u have bad excity afteword...

[kaarraa12]

unbelievable! you are in my prayers stay strong bud and with the help from God and support from friends and family, you will make it thru this. God bless!

[josinevwell]

You to And a happy 2009

[josinevwell]

My god.. But Iam happy you are alive... this movie make me cry a little...

[radan25]

thank you and merry Christmas josine!

[lynndecker]

My God Bless you, your family and your second life.

[AllOnJesus]

You inspire me,since i'm going through something i guess kinda like that with the closest person to me in my house right now!

[StarLitGirls]

wow thats such a merical that you lived. ^^ Great video Good luck with everything...

~Tori

[MessyPandas]

you're an inspiration. just keep on keeping on dude, and the best of luck to you

[radan25]

the song at the beginning is called the vast gigantic sea and it was written and performed by my sister,there are some performances of hers on amelia 49th account.

[hXcheather66]

This is truly amasing. And to kourtkourt -- he writes the songs at the end.. if you watch it all the way through.

[DonnieDog13]

I've been watching your videos and commenting on a few of them. You seem like such a great person, I'm so glad you've made and continue to make so much progress in your recovery. I noticed in one of your pictures you had a Warcraft tee shirt on!!! Do you play at all? If you do we should totally play sometime!

[radan25]

Hi Donnie,

Now I cannot play warcraft myself.I am too slow.But both my brothers play!

[DonnieDog13]

With you're seemingly limitless courage and determination to get better, and all the advances in science I personally believe that you'll be not only be able to play warcraft again one day, but also do so much more. Even though i just found out about you yesterday, your story has really touched me and you have a new friend. Never give up, I look forward to the day we can do some online gaming :)

[sweetbabylost]

we love you Daniel! you are so incredibly brave.

[beccal58]

Hey, you seem like an awesome guy. I wish the best of luck with being able to walk and everything. =]

[cucumb]

If you want you can try the ABC - Bobath, Affolter and Coombs. Great for recovering! Best of luck to you.

[wythersin]

I have not seen such a display of perseverance in all my life. My dear fellow human, please continue such an amazing journey, and you will be whole again, I can see it in your determination. Thank you for such an inspiration in human tenacity! Many Blessings to you!!

[DisabledActivists]

Hi Daniel,  Thankyou so much for posting these fascinating videos into your life. We've all really enjoyed getting a peak into what it's like to be you. I love all of your videos.

It takes incredible inner strength to come as far as you have in this fight. God bless. I'm your new subscriber.

[ladymongoose]

Dear Daniel,

My son has cerebral palsy and severe language and motor issues. Based on your video and several others my husband and I watched on Youtube, it gave us the courage and resolve to treat him with HBOT. We recently ended our HBOT treatments and saw wonderful results- more language, much better balance and motor skills - he can RUN AND JUMP. Thank you for your terrifc video and for helping us make our decision!! It was life altering to say the least.

[radan25]

it´s wonderful that your son made this progress! I hope to help others with my videos just as other people helped me.All the best!

dani

[surbhigp]

Hi Daniel, U are a true inspiration. not only for ppl who have some problem but also for some medical profeesionals too. we learn a lot from ur videos. thanks on the behalf of all of us.

[yuliya304]

My bf woke up after bout a day in a coma-couldnt remember no shit tho-but slowly did

[natalierose61]

freakzunited said, "You are an insparation to all people who are physically handicapped."

I'd like to rephrase that "You are an inspiration to all people"

[radan25]

wow thanks, it´s an honor to be called an inspiration!

[Mare55]

Thank you Daniel for posting this video account of your recovery. My 20 year old nephew was in a car accident while driving home on leave from the Army on Thanksgiving Day. He is still in a facility that deals with brain injured patients. You give me hope seeing you walk since he isn't able to yet but working hard at it. His hands are just like your too. Good luck to you and never give up the fight!

[HerrForkAcosta]

i have alll respect for you..srry for such a short message....i burnt my hand in oil...it realy herts...i have to use only one hand...but so much respect for you andyour family :} rock on!!!! and stay strong! you can do it!!

[stabprimostuff]

good on ya mate!

[freakzuntited]

You are an insparation to all people who are physically handicapped. You are amazing and NEVER let anybody tell you otherwise.

[freakzuntited]

Go you!

[rebelrebirth]

you are persistent, as I said before. that is key.good luck with ALL my friend :)

[MMsuLS]

:(...

[wwwJEZSEZcom]

I FELT YOUR PAIN AS A FELLOW TBIer .......

we have the same wrist :-)

[RUSTYBOXCUTTER]

wow, keep your head up man - to everyone that has had this and similar misfortunes (like i see in the comments), i give you all my greatest respects. to deal with this kind of de-railing in life must be super hard. i appreciate the simpleness of health in my own life because of your experiences. it goes to show how delicate we really are.

[jls1znv9999]

Unlike so many my coma was due to seizures. At one point the doctors were giving except. My mother was told i would be the mental capacity of a 1-2 year old. That was when i was in the 2nd grade. Needless to say i have proven everyone wrong. No matter what got in my way i became defiant and conquered. However due to complications and what people think is safeguarding me leads me to just remain at home w/ limits. Society is cruel however only through each one sharing their story will they see.

[fagAshLil1234]

I was involved in a car crash and went into a coma. I couldnt adjust to real life when I came out of my coma, what happened to me was i woke up in 1983 although in reality I was lying in a hospital bed in 2005. Well dont ne way dude

[eastlosdodger]

WOW!

[rosechar35]

Hello I suffered a TBI in 1989 I was in a coma for 3 weeks. I have received 2 Masters Degrees but cannot get a job to support my wife and 2 daughters. I am slower physically and cognitively and with my processing of new information. Society is very CRUEL! I have done everything to erase any barriers I have as a result of my tbi but cannot get a job that supports my family.

[brewer200]

What an inspiration!! I was in a very bad car accident when I was 18, 2 years on and i am still recovering. Physically I am almost there, mentally - it is a challenge every day! It is such an ordeal, and very painful. What a great job you have done! 2 thumbs up to you!

[rosechar35]

I suffered a TBI when I was 18 years old, I was in a coma for 3 weeks had to re-learn everything. I graduated from a major big ten university with my BA in 1996 and got my first Masters Degree in 2000 and then a second in 2007 and still cannot get a job. I run and exercise daily and I just had surgery to improve my voice you would never know I had a TBI but I am slower processing and thinking but society is very cruel and unforgiving.

[MyNameIsHeatherLesli]

Keep up the good work. Our daughter is coming along well. We hope to bring her home from rehab on July 4, Independence Day here. Heather's Mom

[CountrybyAudrey]

It's a long struggle forward, but it will be worth it, my grandaughter struggles everyday at age 3 with over coming her stroke(was in a coma at 10 months old after cranial surgery), just remember the love of your family and true friends are there through it all. Your sister's music sounds alot like "Fleetwood Mac" style.

[PattiFrye]

Way to go Daniel. You are a strong handsome young man. I wish you all the best. I have a question for you. When you were in the Coma...were you aware of people and noise around you in the hospital? I'm asking you this seriously because of my daughter. Thank you in advance. My love goes out to you and your family.

[amelia49]

I cannot remember the time of the coma, because my short term memory was gone.bur I am sure I responded to my surroundings from what my parents tell me.What happened to your daughter? best wishes dani

[PattiFrye]

She eventually passed away after about a week and a half in a coma. Thank you

[Thegibolin]

Hi Daniel ! I'm really impressed by your work! My best friend, Marc Tolomeo, crashed in front of me while skydiving (I was the videoman of his relative work team). I thought he was dying in front of me that day, but miraculously survived. It happened in 2003. Now he can go skiing, even with half a paralysed body. I send you one of my vids about him. So you're not alone! Wish you could talk with Marc too. Best regards from Switzerland! "Gibolin"

[whitec1981]

You still amaze me. How is the walking going - still working hard? It will all pay off. That very last picture of you is amazing you have come so far!!! CONGRATS on your accomplishments - - keep up the hard work!!