By definition, a traumatic brain injury fundamentally affects the way your brain works. Even after you have recovered, some psychological changes and symptoms can stay with you for life.
You deserve compensation for these psychological symptoms and the suffering they bring. Professional personal injury lawyers in Mississauga can help you file an injury compensation claim that covers your treatment, losses and other needs.
Here are three psychological changes you may experience after a traumatic brain injury.
1- Unstable Mood
Mood swings are a common symptom of traumatic brain injury. Your mood and emotions primarily originate from the amygdala—the emotional brain. Your prefrontal cortex processes these emotions, adds the element of cognition to these emotions and allows you some control. However, if your prefrontal cortex gets injured, it may get harder for you to subdue your emotions at inappropriate times.
2- Depression and Overall Dissatisfaction
Studies show that the left prefrontal cortex is more active when you feel sad, while the right prefrontal cortex is more active when you’re happy. These brain regions don’t originate positive or negative emotions but regulate the amygdala’s emotional signals. Damage to either side of the prefrontal cortex can unleash uncontrolled negative emotions and limit positive emotions. This can make you feel more stressed and make it harder to calm down.
3- Concentration Problems and Confusion
The brain is the most complex organ in the body. Different parts of the brain are responsible for different processes. In contrast, the entire brain works in synergy to form perception, allow learning, perform subconscious tasks, and do all the other amazing things we do. When a part of the brain gets damaged, it can impact other parts of the brain that work with it. This can make it harder to concentrate on tasks and make you feel confused all the time.
Medical professionals can treat all these and other psychological symptoms, at least to some degree. If you’ve been in an accident, Nanda & Associate Lawyers can help. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers can help you get compensation for your losses and pay for your medical bills. We also specialize in family sponsorship and immigration appeals in Canada.
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Disclaimer:Â This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice.
