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Maintaining Relationships with Family and Friends After TBI and PTSD

Adam Anicich, Army Veteran
December 4, 2013

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Adam talks frankly about his challenges with keeping up with family and friends since his injury; he has good intentions but following through remains difficult.

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Comments (5)

TWS replied on

I’ve had the same issue with maintaining relationships. I don’t always reach out to family or friends. It’s been 20 years since my severe TBI and I make less and less friends as time goes on, although I have lots of acquaintances. Am becoming more of a loner and I’m fine with that. Perhaps I don’t know how to make friends anymore.

Best wishes to you.

Anonymous replied on

So can you share any idea's on what strategies you are going to use to make yourself do a better job with this? My 24 year old daughter has a TBI from a car accident 8 years ago and I'm trying to get her to be the one to make those calls. I've been doing it for her and setting up get-togethers so she can maintain old and new friendships, but i need to transfer the responsibility to her. Any idea's on how?

Anonymous replied on

It is difficult! After my two TBIs I struggle with Adynamia, which means I can think clearly as to what I NEED to do, but have a very difficult time implementing it. But I keep a positive attitude and cherish those who understand my symptoms. Thank you for this video.

Anonymous replied on

I have tbi and I rely heavily on my calandar on my smart phone. I have alarms set for when I need to take my medicine, I have any events, my kids needing to stay after school etc. My kids and husband know I live by it. If it is not on my calendar, I dont know about it. That being said, I am not very good at keeping up with friends. I have Facebook so I know what is going on in their lives, but making phone calls is really difficult for me.

Richard Rust replied on

Nice that you are explaining