Recovery from a traumatic brain injury is possible. However, the process varies based on the severity of your injury, its cause, and where the damage lies in the brain. Traumatic brain injuries range from mild to severe, and can lead to lasting, lifelong complications.
Only your medical team can predict whether you will make a full recovery or not. Depending on the cause and extent of your injury, your medical team will put you on a specialized rehabilitation program. Your full participation and cooperation with this program will be key in your recovery.
The brain does have a limited ability to heal itself. Within the first six months after your injury, you will experience a period of the fastest recovery. However, your recovery and healing rate will gradually slow down as time passes. It is very normal to make little progress after the first year. However, you may gain more function in the years following your injury.