After a brain injury, everyday sensations like noise, light, or crowded spaces can feel overwhelming. This is called sensory overload, and it’s a common challenge during recovery. Learning how to manage your environment can make a big difference in how you feel. What Is Sensory Overload? Your brain may become more sensitive to: This can…
After a brain injury, relationships with partners, family, friends, and coworkers may feel different. This is a common challenge—and it doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. Recovery affects everyone, and understanding these changes can help you rebuild stronger, more supportive connections. Why Do Relationships Change? TBI may impact: Tips for Managing Relationship Shifts For…
Emotions can feel unpredictable after a brain injury. You might feel more irritable, tearful, anxious, or flat—or swing between different moods unexpectedly. This is a common and real effect of injury to the brain’s emotional regulation systems. Why Do Emotional Changes Happen? After a brain injury, emotional responses may be affected due to: These changes…
After a brain injury, everyday sights, sounds, and movement can suddenly feel too much. Crowded places, bright lights, or even a noisy conversation might leave you feeling overwhelmed. This is called sensory overload, or overstimulation—and it’s a very real part of brain injury recovery. What Does Overstimulation Feel Like? These are common signs—and they’re valid….
Emotional changes are common after a brain injury and can include mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and frustration. Recognizing these feelings and learning ways to cope can improve your recovery journey. Common Emotional Changes Practical Strategies to Manage Emotions 1. Practice Mindfulness and Relaxation Deep breathing, meditation, or gentle yoga can help soothe your mind. 2….
Recovering from a brain injury is not just about physical healing — emotional recovery is equally important. Feelings like frustration, sadness, anxiety, and mood swings are common and understandable. Embracing your emotional journey with kindness and the right support can make all the difference. Common Emotional Challenges After Brain Injury Strategies to Support Emotional Healing…
After a traumatic brain injury, emotional changes are common and can be challenging. Feelings of frustration, anxiety, depression, and mood swings may arise as the brain heals. Why Emotions Change Brain injury can affect areas that regulate mood and impulse control. Physical fatigue and life adjustments also impact emotional wellbeing. Coping Strategies 🌈 Explore our…
Brain injury can change how you relate to family, friends, and partners. Understanding these changes helps build stronger connections. Common Challenges Tips for Healthy Relationships Support for Loved Ones Caregivers and family members also need support. Wings of Hope offers resources to help everyone cope and grow together. 💬 Learn more in our Carer &…
After a brain injury, it’s common to experience emotional ups and downs. These changes can feel overwhelming but are a natural part of recovery. Why Emotional Changes Happen Brain injury can affect areas of the brain that regulate mood, causing: Strategies to Manage Emotions You’re Not Alone Remember, emotional healing takes time. Support is available…
Brain injury can affect your emotions in many ways — from mood swings and irritability to anxiety and depression. Understanding these changes helps you respond with compassion and find coping strategies that work. Common Emotional Changes These changes happen because brain injury can disrupt areas that regulate emotions and behaviour. Strategies to Cope When to…