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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
sitke and others,
There is a big difference between having a mental illness/disorder and having cognitive challenges. Please do not associate the cognitive impairments form concussions/mTBI with mental illness. There are plenty here with cognitive impairments who work diligently to maintain sound mental health.
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Unfortunately, at least in the beginning, the injury manifests with anxiety and depression in many cases. I don't think people are equating cognitive challenges with mental illness. I think they are equating head injury with the mental illnesses of anxiety and depression. I think that is a rational fear.
Also, losing feeling of one's old self can cause anxiety and depression. Again, not unwarranted.
I know this pulsating tinnitus is causing my anxiety issues. Everyone has a different threshold of what they can adapt to and how quickly they can adapt, without outside help.