Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder By: Angela I Drake, Ph.D. Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center www.dvbic.org & Defense Center.

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder By: Angela I Drake, Ph.D. Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center & Defense Center of Excellence www. dcoe.health.mil

Differences and similarities between PTSD and TBI

Mild TBI/Concussion Physical Symptoms Headaches Dizziness/Balance problems sensitivity to light or noise Changes in vision and hearing Fatigue/Sleep disturbances

Mild TBI/Concussion Cognitive Symptoms Forgetting Poor concentration Changes in speech Slowed thinking and behavior Poor organizing/follow-through

Mild TBI/Concussion Behavioral Symptoms Personality changes Mood swings Apathy Irritability Impulsivity

PTSD/TBI: Overlapping Symptoms Sleep disturbances/insomnia/fatigue Irritability/anger/aggression Problems thinking and remembering Changes in personality/mood swings Withdrawal from social, work, family activities Hypersensitivity to noise

PTSD/TBI: Distinctive Symptoms Concussion: – Headaches - Dizziness/vertigo/ balance problems – Reduced alcohol tolerance – Sensitivity to light PTSD: – Flashback/ intrusive memories – Increased startle response – Hyper-vigilance, physiological arousal – Nightmares, night terrors

We have a voice! “So, before analyzing, classifying (symptoms), before thinking, before trying to do anything – we should listen…..just listen!” …Jonathan Shay, Achilles in Vietnam

Open Discussion Voice your opinion on differences between TBI and PTSD What do you want people to know?

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