mjay2k8,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. What you are experiencing is common to those who get concussions. Unfortunately, your doctors are not well informed or are attributing your symptoms to anxiety. You sound like an anxious person.

First, slow down and turn off the ambition so your brain can heal. The brain only heals during rest, at least during the early stages of a concussion. The only physical and cognitive activity you should be doing is light, maybe a walk in a quiet area and doing some simple cognitive tasks. No studying. No reading for comprehension. Driving and the train are far too stimulating.

Amitriptyline is a common med for PCS. It should be taken in a small dose (10 to 20 mgs) as an aid to sleep and to help with headaches.

Read the sticky at the top about Vitamins and Supplements. Your brain needs extra nutrition to help it clear the toxins out and repair.

In time, things will get better. Learning to live a lower stress lifestyle will be beneficial. This concussion may have reduced your brain's ability to tolerate stress. This is not uncommon. So, try to relax and let your brain heal. You may still have some inflammation in your upper neck so icing it may help with headaches.

Please feel free to tell us how you are doing. There are plenty of good people here.

My best to you.