What is your Name? Anonymous 

 

Please tell us what happened that caused your Traumatic Brain Injury.: Son took a fall

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When was your TBI?: 08 21, 07

 

Did you have any others since then?: No

 

What progress have you made since then?: He is self sufficient and seems to be better managing life.

 

How has your life changed since the TBI?:  Personality changed. He became more likely to anger and depression.

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What have you had to adapt to live your life with a TBI?: He moved out and is living on his own. Not being in the same house made things better. We have also learned to limit contact and not push when we don't get an answer.

 

Can you share some of the treatments or therapies you've undergone for your traumatic brain injury?​: Because he is functional and an adult don't know alot other than some medications and psychologist.

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Do you feel you have recovered from your TBI? And if so, to what degree?:  I think he has mostly recovered but there are still some personality changes that i don't think will ever go back.

 

What has been the most challenging aspect of dealing with a traumatic brain injury?: Learning to deal with him as he is. Accepting the independence even with some risk.

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