Living with brain injury

A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life. Browse through the topics below to find out more.

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A brain injury can cause many physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural effects, which can have an impact on many different aspects of life.

Browse through the topics below to find out more.

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Alcohol

Drinking alcohol is generally discouraged after brain injury, as the brain's tolerance to alcohol can reduce after injury.

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Anger

Anger is a normal human emotion experienced by everyone. However, some brain injury survivors have more difficulty with managing anger and may have more frequent outbursts.

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Anxiety

Anxiety can be described as a feeling of worry, fear or tension felt in response to stressful or ‘threatening’ life events. It is a common consequence of brain injury, and there are many reasons why someone may feel anxious after their injury.

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Ataxia

Ataxia is a condition in which the body is unable to control muscles in the body, affecting a wide range of skills that rely on muscular control.

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