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Originally Posted by SandraLinNC
Looking to meet friends who are pretty much in the same situation as I am. Husband suffered a fall over the summer and is now suffering from TBI. He is high functioning but definitely not the same man I married. We barely get along anymore and are steps away from a divorce. Looking for others input as well as their experiences and techniques of coping.  Between the depression, violent outburst, manipulation, lying about and abusing money I don't know if me and the kids should go or stay! |
Hi Sandra and welcome. I'm on the other side (the husband with the TBI).
Every brain injury is different, as are the post injury affects. Post traumatic depression is quite common, but the outbursts and irresponsibility with money would seem to suggest he would benefit from some testing and possibly additional psychiatric counseling, especially if his moods and behavior are dramatically different from his premorbid condition. Damage to the pre-frontal cortex could be responsible for these conditions but he should be evaluated.
Phineas Gage, a 19 century railroad worker is probably the most frequently given example of dramatic behavioral change due to a TBI.
Sorry to hear about his condition. Best to both of you on this journey.
