Living with pseudobulbar affect (PBA)

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) occurs in patients with underlying neurologic conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), stroke, or traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) can be stressful and disrupt lives. Many of those afflicted live less fully, not working and avoiding social activities they would normally enjoy.

Because knowledge is power, arming yourself with the facts about pseudobulbar affect (PBA) may help. Click the links to the left for coping strategies, tips for families, and more.