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SO, WHADDYA THINK? . . . . ABOUT INVISIBLE BRAIN INJURY

So, Whaddya Think? About Invisible Brain Injury

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Donna O’Donnell Figurski

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Invisible Brain Injury comes with a whole set of problems. Because the survivor looks “normal,” their friends, family, and strangers often think they are faking their problems––neuro fatigue, memory loss, lack of organization, and other cognitive deficits.

My husband, David’s, brain injury is obviously visible, so he doesn’t run into issues where people doubt his injury. But for those survivors whose injury is “all in their brain” and not easily seen or realized by the general public or family and friends, major problems may arise. Folks too often believe that a brain injury should be healed in weeks or months, just like a broken bone. But the fact is that brain injury takes a lifetime of recovery.

Whaddya You Think?

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Brain Injury Resources . . . “Invisible” TBIs

What Are the Effects of “Invisible” TBIs?

Brain th-2A traumatic brain injury survivor who has a physical disability deals with a problem that is obvious, but many survivors have brain injuries that are “invisible.” The problem with invisible TBIs is that the brain injuries are not obvious, yet they can cause serious difficulties for the survivors. Life may seem chaotic to a survivor with an invisible brain injury, but those in the “outside world” may think that nothing is wrong. As a result, some survivors face expectations that don’t reflect their reality. This disconnection is generally caused by the public’s lack of understanding about the myriad effects of brain injuries. Here is a site devoted to explaining the possible effects of “invisible” TBIs and what survivors can do to diminish them.

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