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Old 02-16-2018, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Katiess1128 View Post
Hi there, I am new to this forum as well and my boyfriend of 7 years was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle about 6 months ago. I don't have any advice, necessarily, but we are going through the same things - he is having a lot of anxiety and fear in situations that never bothered him before, big changes in his personality, like he is a different person. He says the same things about his moods being up and down. It is definitely having an affect on our relationship and I'm trying to find ways to better support him and also find happiness in a new situation. He is only 6 months out so I'm not sure if this will change as he continues to heal, but in the mean time, it has been difficult. He did see a concussion specialist who sent him to occupational therapy as well as a concussion-specialized psychiatrist, but he didn't feel that they were helpful. I think the depression is getting in the way of him getting himself up and to these appointments, but I don't find that nagging/pushing him works either. It's nice to know that there is at least someone out there who understands I hope you and your husband are able to find your happiness again.
6 months is early in brain recovery. He needs to expose himself to things that bother him in small doses so that his brain can habituate. He can most certainly improve. There are plenty of recovery stories years later after an accident. In order to recover though: consistent sleep, minimize alcohol use, cardio exercise. He may need a low dose anti anxiety to help even out the moods. Improving mood can improve outlook which can enhance recovery efforts.
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