For traumatic brain injury (TBI) victims, the road to recovery can be quite daunting. This is because of the sensitivity of the brain, one of the most complex organs in the human body. Trauma to the head may disrupt neurotransmitters, leading to mental disorders months or years down the line.
These mental disorders have the potential to affect your quality of life and prevent normal interactions with friends and family. If you or your loved one has suffered severe head injuries, here are some of the psychiatric disorders they may develop:
Depression
Traumatic brain injuries can lead to major depression as victims adjust to reality. While the transition to a new lease of life is never easy following a life-altering injury, brian injury victims usually have a harder time coming to terms with their long-term situation. When these feelings overwhelm or interfere with recovery, the person could sink into depression.
Personality changes
Before the accident, you may have been a social person, full of life. However, a brain injury has the potential to alter your personality depending on the affected part of the brain. For example, you might end up being socially withdrawn and constantly moody or violent towards others.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Due to the traumatic memories, car accident victims are highly likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD). What may start as mild anxiety can progress to full-blown panic disorder, affecting your everyday life.
You deserve compensation
Some mental disorders may require lifelong treatment or rehabilitation. You could be staring at substantial medical bills in addition to post-care expenses. Therefore, you need to be proactive in protecting your legal rights. You deserve to be compensated for any complications arising from your injuries.