An example of emotional triggers after brain injury

Dr. Samantha Backhaus gives an example of an emotionally triggering situation and possible coping techniques.

This content is made possible by a partnership between the Indiana University School of Medicine and WETA/BrainLine.

The contents of this video were developed under a grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, the Indiana Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems 90DP0036 and 90DRTB0002. NIDILRR is a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this video do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR, ACL, HHS, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

[RoadRunnergarage]

Frustrations are a big trigger for my issues with my TBI and PTSD ..

[chuckfinley]

Post concussion syndrome is real . It is hard to understand but we need to be more mindful for these patients and find away for them to cope . It is very challenging .

[debblackmore]

Keep going doing amazing things stay strong stay safe sending love from headway Nottingham UK takecare xxx

[MrsNerfyattheendoftheworld]

You're describing my family to a "T". To. A. T. Thank you for this.

[BlakePercival-zk]

I got my skull caved in by my dad strung out when I was a week old and I grew up riding every wheeled toy and wreckening skateboard bike etc I smashed my skull again when I was 18 I almost died now im 20 and I feel fine but I'm so rude when I don't mean to be it makes me feel like maybe I should go out like Robin Williams I don't wanna hurt the ones I love that's my last intention but I didn't ask for this either I'm no victim but I not healthy either by the hands of others and mine as well