Hyperacusis, also known as hypersensitivity to sound, that can be caused by head injuries, ear infections, or exposures to loud noises. However, it is a common symptom of an individual who experienced brain injuries, from someone who suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) to a sports-related concussion. Hyperacusis is different from other noise disorders […]
Depression is a mental health disorder that negatively affects your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. It is characterized by persistent feelings or moods of sadness and loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning. Symptoms of depression may include: Feeling sad, hopeless, or depressed Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities Changes in appetite
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Anxiety is an excessive and persistent feeling of worry and fear about everyday situations. There are five major types of anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Anxiety Disorder. Types of Anxiety Disorders Description Symptoms Generalized Anxiety Disorder Individuals with GAD usually have excessive worry and fear
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A headache is a painful sensation in any part of your head that is usually throbbing or constant. It can range from sharp to dull pain and can make it difficult for people to carry out their everyday routines and activities. It is common for individuals to experience recurrent and long-lasting headaches after sustaining a
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Sex drive, or libido, is an indvidual’s desire to engage in sexual activity. It allows us to express ourselves sexually and/or be intimate with our partners. After a traumatic brain injury, an individual can experience changes in sexual behavior. These may include: Reduced libido or increased libido Decreased arousal Erectile problems for men Inability to
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Hoarding is the excessive need to save and hold onto items. Items may be significant or the most minute items you can think of such as packets of salt or mustard. Throwing away items can be emotionally difficult for an individual and can lead to unsanitary and unsafe conditions such as an infestation of bugs
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The limbic system is a part of the brain that is associated with emotions and memory. It consists of four main structures: the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the amygdala, and the hippocampus. Each of these brain parts have different functions. The amygdala plays a major role in evaluating emotional information. It processes fear and triggers anger.
The thalamus is composed of two structures (left and right) in the brain that together play a significant role in our body. The thalamus is not only part of our body’s central nervous system which is composed of our brain and spinal cord, but it is also a part of our limbic system which has
The hippocampus is important for encoding and storing our memories. It is especially critical for episodic memory, which is the ability to recall and mentally re-experience specific events from our past. The hippocampus also plays a major role in learning, spatial navigation, and emotional behavior. Here is a breakdown of different functions of the hippocampus:
The hypothalamus is a structure in our brain that is responsible for releasing and inhibiting hormones and making sure our body remains in a healthy balanced state, which is called homeostasis. It plays an important role in the endocrine system. The hypothalamus receives messages from multiple areas of the brain and sends a signal to