Mental health about a brain injury

Some of the after-effects of a brain injury can be quite subtle and difficult to define. Only the person who is suffering them truly understands how debilitating and troublesome they can be.

Science has moved on a great deal - and a referral to a neuro-psychologist would help you to pinpoint the bits of your brain that have been affected and the best strategies to help you deal with them. She could do some very subtle tests on you that would bring this information to the fore.

And Headway give lots of support - so do get in touch with them.

Thanks for all replies, I was expecting a harsh response (that I was feeling sorry for myself) so appreciate your thoughts. Time to contact Headway and, more importantly concentrate on my lovely grandchildren, something my parents chose not to do, despite my husband and myself giving them ample opportunity.

I agree with others, contact Headway you have nothing to lose and all to gain. Things have changed a lot over the last 30 years. Counselling may also help you come to terms with your parents attitude they were a product of their time. Good luck Corryanna

I worked for many years in an NHS head injury service and the after effects can be very long-lasting. Please do contact Headway - I am sure you will find them very helpful indeed.

There was less understanding of those effects and ways to help people with them many years ago, so now is the time to redress that - never too late!

Corryana the fact that you've searched out Headway, on your own volition, indicates that you feel that they would be of help to you, so I'm another that would strongly urge you to reach out to them. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain. I wish you the very best.

Yes, please do contact Headway. It’s not too late. For family reasons I have some understanding of the uncertainties and isolation you may feel about yourself and the lasting effects of your injury. Things have improved and I’m sure you will receive the help and understanding you need.
Sending you my very best wishes.

I think you should contact them but I also think it would be a really good idea to get some counselling too.

Traumatic upbringings can also impact brain development. Depression and anxiety can also impact memory, recall, concentration etc.

I'm so sorry you have been through all that and you should be so proud of everything you have achieved despite it.

you have got nothing to lose, contact them.
but as to the original incident and aftermath, remember how much things have changed. there was not the understanding then as now, and any kind of disability was shrouded in shame and often hidden away.
so apart from their strictness, your parents were ignorant and rigid, and maybe fearful of the taint of mental impairment. what would the neighbours think.
good luck in your endeavours.

I would definitely contact Headway. They are very helpful.