Traumatic brain injuries can lead to long-term effects that may affect your quality of life. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of some of the more subtle, troublesome effects of brain injuries. If you have struggled since your brain injury, there may be a correlation between the two.
Here are a few of the more subtle challenges that you might be facing.
Difficulty concentrating
Brain injuries can lead to trouble concentrating and focusing on your daily tasks. This causes challenges at work as well as at home. You may find that focus issues can interfere with your ability to earn an income, especially if you end up in trouble at work.
Irritability
Even when you do not have a clear explanation for it, you may feel irritable or short-tempered. If you are struggling with feelings of irritability and you have trouble controlling it, that may be connected to your traumatic brain injury. This can disrupt your personal relationships and may affect your employment if your irritability makes you hard to work with.
Memory loss
Memory loss can be frustrating, especially when you have trouble pinpointing what types of things you struggle to remember. You might have trouble with short-term memory issues or you may struggle with the recall of long-term memories. Memory recall issues are a common result of traumatic brain injuries.
Brain injuries are not standard injuries with a predictable recovery process. Recognizing the long-term effects of these injuries can help you pursue the restitution you deserve for the challenges ahead.
