great summary of promising research at this link.
http://meditation-research.org.uk/20...-key-articles/

pasted two summaries below...perhaps it's not for everyone, but it has been a real help for me and...a way to pass the many, many hours. my fave source of guided meditation is http://www.dharmaseed.org/ best teachers for the brain injured (simple, calm, have suffered themselves) at least in my opinion are Pascal Auclair and Tara Brach.

Article 4: Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density

neuroplasticity and meditation - the hippocampusCompared to a control group participation in an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programme resulted in increased grey matter in the left hippocampus, a brain area strongly involved in learning and memory.


Article 5: Mechanisms of white matter changes induced by meditation

Here we have a very exciting study showing the impact of meditation practice on the connections between brain areas using Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI). After only four weeks of meditation changes in white matter – which is strongly involved in interconnecting brain areas [see myelin] – were present in those participants who meditated but not in the control participants who engaged in relaxation exercises. Interestingly, these changes involved the anterior cingulate cortex, a part of the brain that contributes to self-regulation, an important aspect when people start engaging with meditation practice. (read more about this article in a previous post )

here's one specifically for TBI's..
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gu...ic/id563542450
.it's a little hokey, and was far too wordy for me when i couldn't handle quite so much stimulation, but i think it helped my optimism.

feels like there's a sorta palm reader type lady in a long flowing skirt and big bosom sitting beside you and giving you healing energy

i'll try anything i've had meditation recommended many times it's time to do it

Thanks for this thread! I'm an experienced meditator since 1987' in my faith this is a daily / multiple times a day practice. For me, putting aside the religious benefits, daily meditation provides a time to find my happy place. And it's very easy to get there anytime I'm over stressed or feeling sick. It's been a life saver for me, and really I depend on it when getting tests, or even pressure at work.

There are many different kinds, so look around and try some out. I believe you will get some benefits and happiness. If you have questions, I'm happy to try and help.

Sending you all love and compassion.

Four decades of research has proven that the brain is transformed by meditation, and now newer evidence suggests that genetic output also improves with meditation.The right genes get turned on and the wrong ones switched off.

Deepak Chopra, Rudolph E. Tanzi, Super Brain

Thanks for the link to the guided meditation site.

Meditation was suggested to me, but I can't seem to relax and focus my mind. Like some TBI patients, I am plagued with restlessness and my brain is too busy - with jumbled, rambling thoughts.

You want to be careful playing with the brain

Back in the beginning of my treatment and rehab, we had a group doing mindfulness cognitive meditation - it was part of a study.

Unfortunately every participant had a negative result. I experienced more major pain and dizziness.

I've been meditating for many many years - so after I recovered from that I went back to other more peaceful meditations.

I still see that study referenced as a miracle for brain issues without any mention of any negatives.

If it helps, that's great. If it doesn't help, then you are not alone.