Thanks for the replies
It sounds as though video games isn't a good idea. I appreciate the advice. I wouldn't have thought this would apply to me though seeing as I've not had a concussion for a couple of years or so?
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Originally Posted by Consider
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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Sleep is potentially the cause for most of my problems. I'm hoping the surgery I've had might help this situation somewhat. But I'm not convinced it will.
I'm currently not on any medication for anything. Just good old fashioned vitamins. Ritalin was good for my Innatentive-ADD in short bursts but had too many uncomfortable side effects for my liking. I tried Escitalopram for Depression but I didn't really think that worked either. They are the only medications I've ever been on so I guess I've not really given many of them a chance. I'll look into the meds that you've mentioned thankyou
The problem is that I'm not convinced with my ADD diagnosis. I know that I have all the symptoms and they have been prevalent most of my life. But I can't help thinking that everything went 10x worse after my big concussion 5 years ago.
I think if I go to my Doctor he'll just say there's no tests they can do or anything or that my concussions were too long ago to still effect me.
Thanks again for the responses. I'd love some more insight if anyone knows anything relevant to my situation