I never knew what a brain injury was until I received one after my car accident. Brain injuries are not just for sports players and are quite common. Living with a brain injury has presented me with many challenges. I never understood what it was and how that changed who I am and neither did those around me. Three and a half years after I received it, we're still on our journey of learning about it and where it will bring me but I'm lucky to know three other people who have a brain injury and have helped me understand it and were able to relate to me.
With my brain injury I have encountered the following changes but brain injuries are not limited to these:
- Sensitive hearing (I hear everything and it's very distracting)
- Left pupil is permanently dilated
- Short temper
- Trouble saying words with a strong "i" sound
- Mood swings
- Migraines
- Random and constant change in taste
- Aphasia (word-finding difficulty)
- Impulsive
An enjoyable life can still be achieved with a brain injury but the person affected and those around them must understand their will be some changes to their personality and take the time to accept this new person.
With my brain injury I have encountered the following changes but brain injuries are not limited to these:
- Sensitive hearing (I hear everything and it's very distracting)
- Left pupil is permanently dilated
- Short temper
- Trouble saying words with a strong "i" sound
- Mood swings
- Migraines
- Random and constant change in taste
- Aphasia (word-finding difficulty)
- Impulsive
An enjoyable life can still be achieved with a brain injury but the person affected and those around them must understand their will be some changes to their personality and take the time to accept this new person.