In this episode of Brain Injury Bites, Brooke Trotter and Ashwini Kamath explore the hidden challenges of living with an invisible disability, as part of Action for Brain Injury Week and its theme, “See the Hidden Me.”
They discuss what it means to live with a brain injury that may not be obvious to others, and how common assumptions about disability often ignore the reality of symptoms like fatigue, anxiety, memory problems and sensory loss. Brooke shares his personal experience of looking fine on the outside while dealing with difficulties that are often misunderstood or dismissed.
They explore:
- What makes brain injury an invisible disability
- The impact of memory lapses, anxiety and lack of insight
- Feeling misunderstood by strangers and even loved ones
- The quiet frustration of symptoms that others cannot see
- How small worries, like whether the door is locked, can spiral
- Practical strategies that support daily life and wellbeing
Whether you are living with a brain injury or supporting someone through their recovery, this episode offers understanding, empathy and simple ideas to help manage the unseen effects of brain injury.
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