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A Ripple Effect On Relationships

Emotional Upheaval

A TBI survivor and often those close to them may experience different emotional stages after a brain injury. Some health care professionals break it down to seven stages:

  1. Confusion
  2. Denial
  3. Anger/guilt
  4. Hope
  5. Depression
  6. Acceptance
  7. Understanding

Expect Depression

Depression is an important symptom to recognize and understand because it is very common symptom reported after a TBI. Many people do not realize that the two are related. Depression often involves a feeling of deep despair that does not feel like it will get better. It interferes with a person’s ability to function on a daily basis. Family members or friends may think the injured person merely needs to adjust their attitude or stop feeling sorry for themselves. However, the injured person and their family members may not realize that the depression can be a secondary medical condition caused by physical changes in the brain that regulate neurochemicals and control emotions. Depression can also occur as an emotional response to the frustration and sadness from an ongoing disability, frequent pain or other changes in life circumstance.

Adjusting To A New Reality

The severity of a brain injury is also a factor. The more serious and long lasting the symptoms, the greater the potential to effect the emotions, lives and relationships of survivors and their family members. One reason is that brain injury survivors often have new personality traits, fears and limitations. Many spouses feel like they are “married to a stranger.” These factors create uncertainty and increase stress in the home. Education and communication become crucial for understanding and supporting the relationship. Therapy can help provide the insights, skills and support to improve the relationship.

Call An NYC Attorney For Help

If you or a loved one has been injured in New York, contact the Sheindlin Law Firm, by calling 212-256-9729. You can also get in touch with the Manhattan office using our online form to schedule your first appointment with a lawyer.

A History Of Success On Behalf Of Injury Victims

Defective Highway/Brain Injury

$6.2
MILLION

Construction Accident/Back
Injury

$2.4
MILLION

Bicyclist/Pedestrian Collision/Brain & Shoulder Injury

$1
MILLION

Car Accident/Fractured Leg

$900
THOUSAND

Defective Stairs/Fractured Ankle

$500
THOUSAND

Defective Highway/Brain Injury

$6.2
MILLION

Construction Accident/Back
Injury

$2.4
MILLION

Bicyclist/Pedestrian Collision/Brain & Shoulder Injury

$1
MILLION

Car Accident/Fractured Leg

$900
THOUSAND

Defective Stairs/Fractured Ankle

$500
THOUSAND

Professional Memberships & Organizations

Million Dollar | Advocates Forum
Brain Injury Association Of New York State
NYSBA
NYSTLA
North American Brain Injury Society
International Brain Injury Association
New York State Academy Of Trial Lawyers
New York State Association Of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Association For Justice
Consumer Attorneys of California
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The State Bar of California
Multi-Million Dollar | Advocates Forum