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Can post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) be prevented?

Resiliency Training is being researched as a way to prevent post-traumatic stress.  The

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Should I limit my activities while I recover from a brain injury?

Your brain needs to rest after injury.  Rest includes getting the proper amount of sleep,... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of a mild traumatic brain injury?

In a recent conversation with Susan Connors, President of The Brain Injury Association of... Full Answer

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Where can I find other veterans to talk to about reintegration challenges?

The nonprofit  I founded, The Arms Forces, embraces veterans who have a traumatic brain injury... Full Answer

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Is it typical for a veteran to have insomnia after deployment?

Changed sleep patterns are also a smyptom of traumatic brain injury.  If a veteran was within... Full Answer

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Who can I talk to about getting help as a veteran with anxiety disorder?

Only 40-50% of veterans are registered with the VHA (Veterans Health Administration, more... Full Answer

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How can I keep romance alive?

Keep YOU alive!  If we allow ourselves to become deadened, our thirst for a life of love and... Full Answer

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What are the symptoms of a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury?

"Symptoms" is a very interesting word when it comes to determining the severity of a traumatic

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What happens with a traumatic brain injury?

The brain is the "hard drive" in our bodies, working to make evertything else in our bodies work... Full Answer

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How does whiplash affect the body?

Whiplash injuries may also be accompanied by injuries to the brain.  The acceleration and... Full Answer

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Why did a traumatic brain injury affect my entire body?

The core of your being is your brain.  What happens in our bodies that is NOT controlled by... Full Answer

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How does traumatic brain injury affect consciousness?

Not all brain injuries result in a loss of consciousness. That is just one symptom of brain... Full Answer

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Is traumatic brain injury (TBI) more common among returning veterans today?

Traumatic brain injury is referred to as the "signature wound" of today's wars.  According to... Full Answer

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How should I talk to someone with brain injury or PTSD?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor is usually aware that they have deficits in their... Full Answer

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What resources are available for victims of traumatic brain injury?

There are many resources for traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, depending on the individual

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