Hi Paul in Canada,

The issue with anger and especially depression is well known to me. There are a number of things besides drugs that might be of some benefit to you.

I donīt know how you currently cope with your TBI related issues, but I can mention a few things that have helped me or others:


1) Breathing techniques are a way to make you more relaxed when bouts of anger surface. These techniques calm the body and reduces stress levels:

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00521...exercises.html


2) Art therapy for depression is an interesting approach in getting out feelings of anger and despair and can be done at home by anyone:

http://www.nursingschools.net/blog/2...body-and-soul/

http://www.ehow.com/video_7876588_ar...epression.html [short video]


3) I often listen to relaxing music on youtube, where rain forest sounds and thunderstorms are amongst my favorites:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Wey...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8iip...eature=related


4) A self help book that has helped many people cope with depression is "Feeling Good" by David D. Burns. It didnīt do much for me but many people benefited from this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-T...5377401&sr=8-3


5) Lastly we have cognitive behavioral therapy done by psychologists or brain injury support groups run by volunteers that might also benefit.


-GlassHead