Symptoms
Symptoms
Brain injury can result in many different symptoms. If you have experienced any of the symptoms below after being abused — or if a symptom has gotten worse after an incident — you may have received a brain injury.
These symptoms can appear immediately after an injury or days later — and some may not be immediately obvious. You know your body best. If something feels different, it’s worth paying attention to.
If your symptoms are severe or worsening, please seek medical attention right away. Seeing a doctor is always the right first step.
Symptom Categories
Physical
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Slowed reaction time
Sensitivity to sound
Vision & balance
Balance problems
Dizziness
Eye strain / symptoms with eye movement
Fuzzy or blurry vision
Motion sensitivity
Sensitivity to light
Thinking & Remembering
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty remembering
Confusion
Feeling “mentally foggy”
Feeling slowed down
Sleep
Sleeping more than usual
Sleeping less than usual
Trouble falling asleep
Trouble staying awake
Feeling fatigued or drowsy
Mood disruptions
More emotional
Irritable
Sad
Depressed
Nervous / anxious