4. Confused Speech
Why can’t I get my sentences straight?
When there is damage to the area of the CNS (Central Nervous System) responsible for speech, this condition is known as dysarthria. Depending on the severity of neurological damage, you could experience aphasia as well. Aphasia will leave you unable to comprehend language. Simultaneously experiencing both conditions will leave you unable to communicate with those around you.
The frustration of being cut-off from the world can lead to rising levels of anxiety and the fear that you may not recover from the injury. However, most symptoms of dysarthria and aphasia dissipate over a few days, with severe cases lasting a week or two. Situations, where either disorder becomes permanent in the victim of a concussion, are rare.
Another disorder of speech related to concussion is speech dyspraxia. Unlike dysarthria, the concussed individual has control over their speech muscles, but they are unable to express their thoughts in language.