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Traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. Outcome can be anything from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. A coma can also affect a child's brain.

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Emotionally distant after TBI

Derp
Derp

Hi everyone I had a TBI back in 2013. Fell off my longboard going about 20 miles an hour, fell back, and slammed my head into the pavement. Did a full flip from the impact. Was flight for lifed and found I fractured a large portion of my skull, and had a subdermal hematoma. Was unconscious for 3 days before waking up in a hospital bed. Didn't know who I was, what was going on, and complete lost all memory from before the accident. Was recovering for almost 2 years in and out of therapy and different medications. 



Fast forward to now and I'm functional in a professional sense. I can work drive and do tasks without issue but I'm emotionally deadened. I don't ever feel anything outside of angry. Tried coping and talking to others but I don't seem to get anywhere. This stupid injury just cost me a long time relationship and honestly I don't know how to feel about the situation. Is there anything that can be done through doctors or that I can do myself to get more in touch with emotions? Does anyone have any ideas or advice? 

GSD
GSD
Ever considered psychedelics ?
manx
manx
My husband sustained a TBI 3 weeks ago after he blacked out and fell in a Walmart. His speech was affected but is now improving. At first he was sleeping all the time now has insomnia and is desperate to sleep. He seems angry toward me and acts like another person and seems angry. I totally understand this behavior based on what I am reading from the posts of those who suffered a TBI. I do not think my husband would take psychedelics. I am encouraging him to see his doctor and get some sleeping pills. Of course he does not listen. I am trying my best to be patient and learn how to deal with being the caregiver/spouse. This completely changed our lives and I am learning how to cope. This is very frustrating. Maybe I will consider taking the psychedelics. I am just trying to reach out to those who can relate.
Petunia419
Petunia419
Meditation. Which, i know, is easy and hard all at the same time. But, visualizing the emotions you wish you had can actually help your genes express themselves in a positive way; thereby someday you may actually be able to feel things you can't imagine being possible at the given moment. At least, that's what I've been trying. ...my post on my own self coming soon. Hoping this group can be supportive to me as well. <3
Bert2016
Bert2016
Hey homie, You’re not alone! I got my TBI from motorcycle accident. I never was a angry individual, ever. Very much a glass half full kind of gal but I‘m still working on getting back to that. I’ve lost pretty large amount of my relationships at once because communication didn’t come as easy as it did. So something that’s helped in those moments I’m most angry, is writing down my feelings, what started the feelings? Because for me if I can know the cause Or have a label on my emotions I can rationalize my thoughts and take control of my mind. Hope this helps and you’ll get there with your recovery. I’m here and I care about you.