Katiess1128,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

I'm sorry to hear about your BF. I understand what you both are going through.

Has he had a Neuro Psychological Assessment done? An NPA can be a big help at understanding his functions and dysfunctions. A Neuro Psychologist who works with a Neuro Rehabilitation hospital would be good. The generic 'concussion specialists' are not all many expect them to be. A couple of weekend seminars to qualify as an ImPACT certified specialist leaves a lot to be desired.

There are some resources you should try to find. Is there a brain injury support group that you can attend. BIAUSA.org has a database of support groups.

His personality may improve or he may be this way for a long term. He can learn to respond to situation based on memorized response rather than natural emotional response. He can learn that he may have a tendency to over-react to situations and that he needs to try to walk away to gather his thoughts. I'm not saying that these are his issues but they are common parts of personality changes due to brain injury.

One of the important concepts is for you both to accept that his brain is broken. Trying to push against his limitations is counterproductive. If he can be counseled to accept your help to get to appointments and continue with needed tasks, he will do much better.

He may be spinning in confusion and get frustrated with the tasks he needs to do. Lists, notes, a white memo board on the refrigerator can be a big help. You both need to figure out how he can function best.

If you could tell us more about his struggles in every area, we can be more help.

Many need to improve their nutrition to help the brain heal. The Vitamins sticky has a regimen worth considering. The first post has a link to a later updated regimen. The blood brain barrier get damaged and needs proper nutrition to rebuild.

Has he been prescribed any medications?

Every brain injury is different so finding what works for him will be unique to him.

My best to you both.