On returning home, Trevor continued to have occasional emotional outbursts but these are less frequent and less distressing for him. He has found that socially the emotional lability has not been as problematic as he had anticipated. Trevor remains on low-dose antidepressants which he feels are helpful.
Following the education and support the family received in the rehabilitation unit on emotional lability they were able to continue to use the strategies they had been taught. These proved to be extremely helpful and beneficial to Trevor, his family and friends.
Although Trevor’s functional abilities continued to improve his dense hemiplegia and mild cognitive impairment meant that he was unable to return to his engineering business in his previous capacity. His business partner bought over Trevor’s share of the business and was able to find a role which suited Trevor.
Page last reviewed: 24 Feb 2020
