Fireworks are deeply rooted in the celebration of the July Fourth holiday in the United States.

For many people with traumatic brain injury (especially if it is coupled with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-PTSD, epilepsy/seizures or sensory issues), fireworks are challenging to cope with.

Here are four of our favorite tips and strategies for coping with fireworks during the upcoming holiday:

  1. This is one of our favorite articles from Brainline.org on handling the holidays in general. Number thirteen in the tip list specifically discusses fireworks.
  2. Here’s a really thorough article on how to deal with fireworks if you have post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).
  3. Click here to view an short video that we have featured on this blog. This video has helpful advice and information directly from a brain injury survivor on how she copes with fireworks.
  4. For those with sensory issues, this excellent article from Brainline.org can help.

What tips and strategies do you use to manage fireworks?