Personality Changes

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Changes in a person’s usual behavior, temperament, or emotional responses after a stroke.

Acting differently than before the stroke—such as becoming more withdrawn, impulsive, irritable, emotional, or less socially aware.

Stroke can affect brain regions involved in emotion, impulse control, and social behavior, particularly in the frontal lobes.

Counseling, behavioral therapy, supportive environments, and education for family and caregivers.

Not uncommon, especially in strokes affecting emotional or executive function areas.

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