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Anxiety after a TBI or brain injury is common. Many survivors face overwhelming and intense emotions, especially stress and anxiety. But the stress of caregiving, uncertainty abou the future, and changes in relationships and lifestyle also contribute to stress and anxiety for families and caregivers. Anxiety can lead directly to increased stress an depression and have physical and emotional consequences. These brain injury blogs on anxiety discuss the signs of anxiety and their impact with suggestions for coping.

News Release: A TBI Survivor Journey of 16-Years

August 3rd, 2017 | Categories: Anger, Anxiety, Behavior, Books by Survivors and Families, Brain Injury Voices, Depression, Fatigue, News Releases, Sense of Self, Social Skills, Stress, Survivors | No Comments

Lash & Associates Publishing (www.lapublishing.com) proudly presents a new publication for survivors, caregivers, and professionals working with survivors: MY BRAIN AND I By Jennifer Callaghan Jennifer shares the triumphs and gains she’s experienced over a 16-year period after sustaining severe traumatic brain injury. In poignant detail, she writes of her struggles, the many obstacles, and […]

Why Write a Book About TBI? by Jennifer Callaghan

December 22nd, 2016 | Categories: Anger, Anxiety, Books by Survivors and Families, Brain Injury Symptoms, Brain Injury Voices, Community, Depression, Fatigue, Featured, Grief and Loss, Living and Relationships, Memory, Sense of Self, Social Skills, Stress, Survivors | 1 Comment

I began by writing a few words, then a few sentences, and then, whole paragraphs. The more I wrote, the better I felt. I wanted, no — I needed to explain what it felt like inside the lonely head of a person with a brain injury and how the world looked.

Relocation Rebound – Dealing with Mild TBI and Stress Because of Moving, by C.C. LeBlanc

July 28th, 2016 | Categories: Anxiety, Brain Injury Blog Postings, Brain Injury Symptoms, Brain Injury Voices, Care and Treatment, Community, Grief and Loss, Living and Relationships, Mild Brain Injury, Sense of Self, Social Skills, Stress, Support, Survivors | 1 Comment

C.C. LeBlanc, a mild TBI survivor, has gone through relocation stresses and suggests that before you move, carefully examine your needs for a meaningful quality of life. Almost everything you have developed in your life to be functional will be disrupted. You need to be prepared for stress, that your TBI will be aggravated, and your coping skills will be challenged. C.C. LeBlanc would like to share some guidelines based on her own experiences.

Managing Your Stress and Anxiety after a Brain Injury

May 2nd, 2012 | Categories: Anxiety, Brain Injury Blog Postings, Brain Injury Symptoms | 3 Comments

A brain injury can cause intense stress and anxiety for survivors, family members and caregivers. It can feel overwhelming and make it difficult for you to simply get through the day. It can make it harder to think clearly, solve problems and plan ahead. By learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of your stress and anxiety, you can learn how to use techniques to lessen and manage stress and anxiety. This is the first step in regaining control as you rebuild your lives and begin the journey of living with brain injury.