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 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…
When people think of brain injury, they often picture someone in a wheelchair or struggling with speech. But some of the hardest parts are the ones no one sees. These “invisible” symptoms can be just as life-changing — and just as misunderstood. Let’s shine a light on them: 1. Mental Fatigue It’s not just being…