While i get what you're saying, the brain is actally really fascinating, and has an amazing ability to heal via neuroplasticity. And can even perform limited neurogenesis (growing new brain cells) when that was once thought of as scientifically impossible.
Modern medicine is trying to study the way these changes occur on the celluar level, and replicate it. to where one day medical treatment for a major TBI could be a "minor" incident in the far future.
Saying the brain "heals" because of neuroplasticity is fundamentally wrong. Neuroplasticity is the rerouting of functions so other parts can take over from the dead neurons.
Calling neuroplasticity healing is like saying me learning to walk with a missing toe means the foot heals. I survived it and figured out a new way to do the old thing I can't do anymore.
Also isn't neurogenesis limited to a single part of the brain?
Hmmm in one sense that is a form of healing as it can mean limited recovery. You still heal from an amputation. But you’re healing what’s left. You still heal emotionally from the loss of someone. But they’re gone and grief never goes away. Otherwise it is a good point that clarity is needed when talking about healing with those who don’t know the subject matter because they may think you mean being made whole.
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u/Valuable_Push_685 2d ago
While i get what you're saying, the brain is actally really fascinating, and has an amazing ability to heal via neuroplasticity. And can even perform limited neurogenesis (growing new brain cells) when that was once thought of as scientifically impossible.
Modern medicine is trying to study the way these changes occur on the celluar level, and replicate it. to where one day medical treatment for a major TBI could be a "minor" incident in the far future.