More information – Managing Cognitive Effects of TBI What Are Common Emotional Effects?
• Depression • Increased Anxiety • Mood Swings (Emotional Lability) • Changes in Self-Esteem More information – Managing Cognitive Effects of TBI Will our lives ever get back to normal? The course of recovery after TBI depends on several factors. Your lives may return to “normal” or you may need to learn to adjust to a “new normal.” It can take time to adapt to the life changes after TBI. Although many problems will improve in time, some symptoms may persist throughout the person’s lifetime. Research has shown that many people who experience TBI do lead a life they find satisfying, even if it is not exactly the life they had prior to the injury. How Should I Organize Medical and Military Records? A notebook that includes sections for: • Personal information – This includes important facts, such as your service member/veteran’s Social Security number, military service record, emergency contacts, and allergic reaction to medications. • Military service papers – Keep copies of military se
