One of the most painful statements I hear from brain injury survivors is not about pain. It’s this: “I don’t feel like myself anymore.” After a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or stroke, changes in stamina, processing speed, and sensory tolerance are expected. But what often goes unaddressed is something deeper: The disruption of identity. Brain [...]
Many people are surprised by how depressed they feel after a stroke, especially if their physical recovery is going “well.” At Colorado Brain Injury Therapy, we hear this question often — and the answer is both neurological and human. A stroke changes the brain itself. Areas responsible for mood regulation, motivation, emotional processing, and [...]
In this blog series, we have delved into the epidemic of loneliness, specifically examining its unique impact on individuals who have endured a brain injury or stroke. Of particular significance is our exploration of the study conducted by Lowe et al. (2021), which focuses on the INTERNAL experience of loneliness and identifies five themes [...]
Personality changes often accompany traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In fact, there is a threefold increase in personality changes following a TBI. It's not a specific personality syndrome, but rather a range of changes that reflect the challenges and coping strategies developed by TBI patients. These changes can involve amplifying existing personality traits or developing [...]
Any type of injury to the brain, such as stroke, concussion, or traumatic brain injury, is a unique injury in that everything you knew about yourself can become suddenly rewritten. Your passions, your memories, your very essence—altered by a single event. This is the reality faced by many who have experienced a brain injury. In [...]
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