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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 196
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 196
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Hey Adam,
Trouble sleeping and the mood swings is quite common in PCS. Anxiety was the worst for me until I got treatment for it. If you are in treatment with a psych for depression, maybe you ask for an addon to help you sleep.
Sleep is essential to recovery. Deep REM sleep is even better. I was on Remeron for a few months during recovery and then was taken off by choice. My sleep levels returned to normal later on.
Treatment for the depression also helps. A medicine like Cymbalta or Paxil for example could help you. For the ADHD, I was on a stim until I was recommended by my psych for Strattera, a non-stimulant for ADHD. Works like a stimulant, but without the stimulant jitteryness and crash. I felt calm and collected rather than jittery with heart fluttering.
Strattera has helped me with my ADHD and I noticed a difference with my anxiety levels combined with Paxil. Hope this helps you!
Consider (Elisa)
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012.
Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia.
2 MRI's and CT normal.
Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now.
Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy.
Was experiencing:
Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit.
Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm.
Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside!
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