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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 398
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Hello and welcome
Hi concussed guy
Courtney wrote about the things I could address with your condition. I hope Mark in Idaho will weigh in too. I don't know all the medical things you may have going on.
No matter what though, and I know you are worried and stressed, find something positive that is low stress that you CAN do. Can you walk for some exercise? Getting oxygen into the brain in a gentle way is good.
On facebook, I think there is also and group for teens / young adults with PCS. I will try and give you more details on that. You might like to talk with others your age too who have this. It's just a thought.
PCS is a journey and it's a marathon, not a sprint. This means that you will have to learn patience with yourself and learn your triggers for what may cause headaches, and other symptoms.
Hang in there, and be brave. I know how scary this condition is. But learning to relax via meditation has helped me a lot.
Here's wishing you well and more healing to come.
Sincerely,
poetrymom
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[SIZE="1"]What happened. I was in a car accident 2-23-2013, and got a mild concussion from it. I had some time off for brain rest, got somewhat better, but slipped into PCS in March 2013.
Symptoms I had: dizziness, light and sound sensitivity, fatigue, tinitis, occasional headaches and migraines,
Symptoms as of 5--2013: poor sleep, tinitis, some confusion /short term memory blanks, balance. The other symptoms are mostly gone, but flare up if I OVERdo something.
Therapy I had: vestibular
3 months in: I could drive more and for longer distances. I felt like a younger, happier version of myself and I feel so blessed to have this feeling.
9 months in and I am working full time. I do get tired, and some sound and light sensitivity from time to time, but mostly I am over most of my symptoms.
I pray every day and I m praying for your recovery.
Over a year in: I can multi task (limited) and have humor in my life. But when I am tired, I am very tired.
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