On Behalf of Simon & Gilman, LLP | Feb 20, 2021 | Firm News |
After suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is not uncommon to experience changes. Some of these changes are somewhat severe and hard to handle. They can even include changes to your overall personality.
But why does your temperament change? And what might those changes look like?
Emotional control and TBIs
Mayo Clinic takes a look at how traumatic brain injuries can affect a person’s overall behavior and temperament. Unfortunately, many of the most notable changes are not positive ones. For example, it is common for TBI sufferers to experience increased agitation. They often grow easier to irritate. Many cannot control their tempers. They may lash out at loved ones and friends. This is one of the hardest things for carers to deal with.
It also gets harder for victims to process negative emotions and stressors. Many may collapse under the slighted amount of distress, especially in high-demand positions. TBI sufferers often report struggling to reintegrate with work-life after a TBI because of this. They feel constantly overwhelmed and underequipped for dealing with normal, everyday workplace annoyances.
Why does this happen?
These effects often occur as a result of the area of the brain that suffered damage. For example, the frontal lobe controls impulses. When damaged, a victim experiences a higher level of impulsivity. This can include with thought, actions or words. It makes them more likely to say or do things without thinking.
Unfortunately, it can take a long time to recover from this sort of effect. In the meantime, you may want to contact a lawyer about compensation possibilities. After all, therapies for TBI recovery often cost a fair amount.
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