Life After Brain Injury
Just as no two brains are alike, no two brain injuries are the same, either. As a result, each person living with a TBI is affected in a different way.
What kinds of problems can people living with a TBI have? Here are some examples:
Health and Physical Problems
- Headaches
- Head, neck, or shoulder pain
- Balance problems
- Changes in vision, hearing, smell, or taste
- Sleep problems
- Loss of energy
Thinking Problems
- Memory loss
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Reacting and thinking slowly
- Learning problems
- Difficulty in organizing and planning
Behavior and Mood Problems
- Anxiety or depression
- Emotional instability or mood swings
- Changes in sexual behavior
- Being impulsive or uninhibited
- Agitation
- Isolation
Communication Problems
- Can't focus on one topic
- Difficulty in finding the right word
- Talks too much
- Doesn't speak clearly or pay attention
- Difficulty in listening