More than 45,000 people in Arizona are living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Just as no two brains are alike, no two brain injuries are the same, either. As a result, each person living with a TBI is affected in a different way.

What kinds of problems can people living with a TBI have? Here are some examples:

• Health and Physical Problems
    Headaches
    Head, neck or shoulder pain
    Balance problems
    Changes in vision, hearing, smell, or taste
    Sleep problems
    Loss of energy
• Thinking Problems
    Memory loss
    Difficulty in concentrating
    Reacting and thinking slowly
    Learning problems
    Difficulty in organizing and planning
• Behavior and Mood Problems
    Anxiety or depression
    Emotional instability or mood swings
    Changes in sexual behavior
    Being impulsive or uninhibited
    Agitation
    Isolation
• Communication Problems
    Can't focus on one topic
    Difficulty in finding the right word
    Talks too much
    Doesn't speak clearly or pay attention
    Difficulty in listening