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Adult Life after a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) | Last Active: Mar 4 2:30pm | Replies (170)Comment receiving replies
Hello@treyaj
I am so sorry to hear about this life-changing accident that you were involved in. As you said, it is amazing how in a split second your life can change so dramatically. How long ago was your accident?
As I suffer from a neurological disorder, I know that it affects you all over. Have you been involved in any cognitive therapy programs. They are specially designed to meet the needs of people who have experienced a TBI? It would include occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy as well as physical therapy. All of these areas need to be addressed since all of these areas were affected by your accident. Just treating one of these areas is not enough.
I have had vocal cord surgery and do have problems with speech. Speech therapy is a great way to get support when you are having problems with speaking and/or swallowing.
I hope you begin to feel better as time goes on. Will you post again?
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Thank you for your response. It has been 3 years since the injury. I was alone, in Fl but I live in California. Having no support systems in Fl and not knowing the area or anyone, has made my losses very difficult. I have had a lot of PT, and 2 injury surgeries, but I continue to need CBT and wonder if speech therapy would help. My speech issues are very embarassing to me, I used to be so articulate and verbal. I am determined and resilient, getting to know this new me has been very challenging. But I keep going forward.