Two years ago my husband was in a car accident. First they said he would not
live, then when he lived they said he would not come out of his coma, then when
he woke up they said he would not walk, etc etc etc. I was amazed at his
recovery. He's in chronic pain and only has partial mobility of his left arm but
overall hes doing well physically.
The problem is that nobody told me or his mother about the long term effects
this accident may have on the brain. He had suffered two skull fractures. The
docs said he may struggle for a few weeks with his memory but would most likely
be fine.
Well its been two years and it seems while he is improving physically,
mentally things are going down hill. His short term memory is getting worse, he
is getting angry faster, hes seeking out risky illegal behaviors, etc.
He doesnt want to talk about whats going on. He punishes the kids for doing
things he forgot that he gave them permission to do. He lights cigarettes in the
house and sets them on the bed or counter. I dont know how to help him realise
he has a problem so that he might seek treatment.
I am hoping maybe some of you with tbi can give me some insight on what it's
like to go through this and help me find a way to talk to my hubby so he will
listen. It's not getting better like the doctors said it would, and hes not
being honest with his doctors about the extent.