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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Somewhere near here
Posts: 11,427
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Tmarie,
Welcome to NeuroTalk. Your situation is very common. Your biggest problem is your anxiety levels. All of your symptoms can be attributed to anxiety, the nausea, spacy feeling, lack of appetite, etc are all anxiety symptoms.
Personally, I don't think you suffered as much of a concussion but more of an extreme emotional trauma. You will likely benefit from some counseling. Even a short course of anti-anxiety meds may be helpful. The Zoloft was likely prescribed for its anti-anxiety value.
The vitamin regimen in the Vitamins sticky at the top will help your brain tolerate stress.
From your post, you sound like a Type A personality. Type A's often struggle when their world changes like after a trauma like you suffered. Getting control of your need to be in control of everything that comes along each day will be beneficial. Try to take life a bit slower. You will see improvements if you slow down and let time heal.
Is your injury being handled as a Worker's Compensation case ? It sounds like it should be.
I doubt any imaging will show anything. It takes a serious impact to cause damage that will show up on imaging. Plus, from what you say, it does not sound like you manifest any neurological symptoms that indicate a need for further imaging.
So, please try to relax and take it slower. Anxiety is the worst thing for a person recovering from a concussion, even a mild concussion. Anxiety can seriously delay any healing. A counselor with experience treating people who have undergone physical trauma may be a big help.
My best to you.
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Mark in Idaho
"Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10
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