Do not make your family member feel he has failed if he has not met your expectations. Be aware of all the positive recovery that has already occurred. Frustration Frustration is an emotional reaction you may experience from the time of the injury throughout your family member's lifetime. While in the rehabilitation facility you may have been frustrated by what you saw as a lack of communication, agency red tape, or problems with funding sources. Dealing with society's inability to accommodate the rehabilitation needs of the person with a head injury may be frustrating.
Suggestions Remember that frustrations are a reality.
But how you handle them can make a difference. Remember that the head-injured individual will pick up on your frustrations and may use them in a negative manner. Speak with others in a support group and ask how they managed their disappointments. Find alternative solutions for meeting goals when one avenue has been blocked. Unproductively Upset About Anything.