One Month After Neurotherapy: Was It Worth $14,000?
One month ago, I took a leap of faith and invested $14,000 into a week of intensive neurotherapy treatment at Cognitive FX. And the question I’ve been asked—and asked myself—is: was it really worth it?
Today, I want to share the truth. What life looked like before I left for treatment, what’s changed since coming back, and what it’s looked like to slowly reclaim my life while healing from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-concussion syndrome.
Before Neurotherapy: What My Life Looked Like
Before I went away for treatment, I was barely functioning. Every day, I was just trying to keep my head above water. Simple tasks took everything out of me.
If I rode bikes with my kids to school, I knew I’d pay for it with exhaustion the rest of the day. Naps weren’t optional—they were necessary. Spending time with people was emotionally draining. I couldn’t work out anymore. If I tried, I’d crash and feel awful for days. working as a counselor felt like an imposable task at times. I couldn't track what was always being communicated.
Sometimes I’d feel okay for a day or two, and then suddenly I’d crash and couldn’t get out of bed. It felt like my brain was short-circuiting and just didn’t want to work for me anymore. My thoughts were constantly racing, and I couldn’t solve simple problems that would come up throughout the day. Planning even basic tasks was extremely overwhelming.
I lived with daily headaches, and body pain. If I pushed too hard, I would have overwhelming emotions that made me cry without knowing why. Everyday tasks felt impossible. I was overstimulated constantly. Loud noises, bright lights, and even making small decisions would send me into sensory overload. Being a mom felt like too much. I hated admitting it, but I didn’t enjoy motherhood anymore. My brain fog was so heavy that I felt like I didn’t even know how to think.
After Neurotherapy: What’s Changed in One Month
Now that I’ve been back for a month, things have started to shift. I’m still healing, but I’m already seeing big changes:
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I don’t need to nap every day anymore.
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The pain in my head and body has decreased significantly.
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My emotions don’t run wild and scare me like they used to.
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Loud sounds no longer trigger panic attacks, and bright lights don’t give me as much eye pain.
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I can think through things and solve problems more clearly.
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I can recognize when I’m getting overwhelmed and adjust.
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I’m not snapping at my loved ones as much.
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I’m no longer having to choose between doing the dishes or reading with my kids—I can do both.
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I’m not as lost in conversations.
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I’m not stuttering or losing my words as often.
Even though I still have work to do, I finally feel like I’m making real progress. My head pain is so much better. I’m sleeping more soundly. I feel lighter.
For so long, I was told that there wasn’t much I could do—that this was just my new normal. Doctors kept telling me to rest and that things would eventually get better, but they didn’t. No one seemed to have any new ideas or answers. I felt like I was going crazy. No matter how much I cut out or tried to slow down, I couldn’t prevent the physical and emotional crashes. It felt like I was stuck in survival mode.
What My Family Has Noticed
Sometimes we don’t notice the changes in ourselves until others point them out. Here’s what my loved ones have seen:
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I last longer throughout the day.
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I’m more emotionally stable.
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I’m more patient and present with my kids.
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I’m less angry.
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I’m able to do more and enjoy life more.
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I look different—I’ve even been able to gain some weight back.
They’ve told me I seem happier—and I feel it, too.
Post-Care: The Work I'm Still Doing
Neurotherapy wasn’t a one-and-done fix. I came home with post-care homework, and that work has been just as important.
I’m still working on building consistency, but I’ve been doing my best to make continued care a priority. My current post-care routine includes:
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Brain exercises
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Neuromuscular therapy
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Eye therapy
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Cardiovascular intervals
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Guided rest with brainwave support
I’ve created a weekly structure to support my healing brain. Some days are still hard, and symptoms still show up—but now I have tools. I have hope. I know how to support myself when things get tough.
This is a journey, not a quick fix. But I’m walking forward, day by day.
Was It Worth the $14,000?
Without hesitation—yes. I would pay $20,000 again for the kind of healing I’ve experienced. To go from simply surviving to truly living again? It’s worth every penny.
And I want to say thank you.
Because if it weren’t for this community—if it weren’t for those of you who supported me by buying the Hearth Display Calendar—I wouldn’t have been able to go.
You were part of what changed my life.
If You’re Still in the Hard Place…
If you’re there right now—in the fog, the pain, the confusion—I want you to know you are not alone.
You are not broken. You are not beyond help. Healing is possible—even with post-concussion syndrome or traumatic brain injury.
God sees you. And there is still a way forward.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. If you’d like a breakdown of the treatment itself or more details about my post-care routine, let me know in the comments or send me a message. I’m happy to share more.
You’re not alone. There’s still hope.
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