Woman in the traumatic brain injury field reveals the things she’ll never and always do after what she’s seen
A John Hopkins University Doctoral student who specializes in the brain and brain injuries and goes by the TikTok handle @brain.guru shared a TikTok detailing the things she will never do — and the things she will always do — to protect herself and others from brain injury.
“The field I’m in has scarred me,“ she captioned her video, adding the hashtag #traumaticbraininjury.
Much like the mortician who may have saved a TikToker’s life after sharing her tips for safe driving, @brain.guru‘s advice is going viral.
In the video, @brain.guru shared nine things that she will never do:
Ride an amusement park in a small-town fair or carnival
Ride a motorcycle (even with a helmet)
Throw a baby in the air
Stay in the car if it breaks down on a highway or turnpike
Take Benadryl
Let a child play tackle football under the age of 14
Jet-Ski
Put two children in one seatbelt
Jump on a trampoline
Ride in any car without airbags
Stop to be a “Good Samaritan”
According to the @brain.guru, if you encounter someone who has been in an accident or needs help on the side of the road, “the worst thing you could do is get out of your car to help them.”
“I know that sounds horrible, but the number of deadly accidents that have occurred because someone has gone to be a Good Samaritan and then they get hit by a semi-truck or another vehicle is insane,” she went on to explain.
“Leave it to the professionals who are trained in what to do safely,” she added in her video.
National Highways recommends drivers always call for professional help and never stop their own vehicle.
The rest of @brain.guru’s list is self-explanatory, but the Bendaryl tip surprised some commenters.
“Tell me more about the Bendryl, please,” said @dmbhs
To clarify why she doesn’t personally take Benadryl, @brain.guru posted another video explaining that Bendaryl causes “immediate cognitive slowdown” so it’s not an ideal medication for anyone who likes to be “cognitively efficient.”
She also noted that Benadryl crosses the blood-brain barrier and that there is some research linking long-term overuse in older adults with an increased risk of dementia.
However, her main reason for not taking it herself or letting her kids take it is that she wants to ensure they all stay mentally sharp.
“She is NOT talkin about those of us who are using it to slow down our bad allergic reactions till we can get help,” @cheyenneamanda2 pointed out.
Things you should do to protect your brain
On the flip side, @brain.guru also shared the things she will always do to protect herself and others from traumatic brain injury:
Check her rearview mirror if an 18-wheeler is coming at her if the car in front of her slams on its brakes
Do everything in her power not to slam into a car in front of her
Strap in groceries or other loose items in the trunk of an SUV
Look both ways at an intersection when the light turns green
Let professionals deal with people in need on the road
Leave any outdoor area if it’s storming
“If it looks like it might thunderstorm, I’m out of there,” she said. “Absolutely not to lightning. Absolutely not.”
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