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I suffered a TBI after a catastrophic car accident. Afterward while struggling to recover I found that in heavy traffic, pounding rain , having a quick stop or close call,or coming upon an accident put me into uncontrollable sobbing or wailing. My arms often flew up too. It has been four years now since the accident but my startle response is still quite active and loud noises enrage me. I often have to go in the house and close the windows when neighbors mow their lawns.
It is all getting more normal with time but I still cry very easily with emotional situations or family tensions.
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@lakelifelady It's good that you recognize what you need to avoid and it must be frustrating for you. My dad also had a traumatic brain injury in his 60's and he would get very emotional and cry, but he also seemed to be drawn to tragedy and reacting to it. His childhood had been very stressful and traumatic, and he never got past the hurts in his life and he stayed angry about things that happened many years ago. He also cried when he saw the statue of the "End of the Trail" that was about the suffering and Trail of Tears for Native Americans. He always had a bit of a temper, but that got worse after the head injury. I hope your family understands and tries to help avoid these situations that would set off your emotions. Something like this can happen to anyone. I don't like loud noise either and carry foam earplugs in my purse in case I find myself somewhere that I need them. I find soothing music to be relaxing or playing with my cats.
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