[luckystarmom]

Thanks! I'll try to get it. I think it is fairly common for people that have brain injuries to have problems with aggression and impulse control. My doctors never told me this, but I've done a lot of research on the web.

We've also started giving her EFAs (essential fatty acids). Supposedly, they increase blood flow to the brain, and can help. We're still not sure if it is helping, but it doesn't hurt her. It's just fish oil, and we do not eat much fish.

[Maximum Leader]

You're welcome.

I pulled out my copy of Amen's book,

the case studies he mentions (he mentions temper and violence issues in chapters 11 through 13), he had several patients who suffered head injuries (particulary to the left side) who responded well with anticonvulsants like Depakote. The saddest cases are the ones where the child suffers some kind of injury when they are very young and they aren't treated appropriately until they are adults. All their lives they had thought there was something wrong with them.

Good luck with your daughter, I hope she finds the right treatment so she gets better soon.