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Old 04-21-2014, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by lunalu View Post
Any tips, thoughts, ideas on what to do? Is this another PCS symptom?
Hi lunalu, some general thoughts and some things that have helped me deal with anxiety.

It's unlikely that the attacks/vomiting are causing a new concussion, although the increased pressure is likely exacerbating existing symptoms.

Lowing anxiety in general can help reduce or eliminate the panic attacks. While you mention that you feel as though your general anxiety is low, the fact that you hare having panic attacks seems inconsistent with this assessment.

First make sure you are covering the basics of self care, including full nights sleep, good nutrition; check out the vitamins and supplements thread above in the sticky threads of the forum.

Some things I have found helpful in mitigating anxiety include mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and massage therapy.

There is a book out that I found helpful called Hijacked by your Brain by Julian Ford, Ph.D. & Jon Wortman. They suggest an approach they refer to as SOS: Step back, reenter the present moment, pay attention to your body and mind. Orient yourself by focusing on what's important in life, and do a Self check on what you are experiencing right now rating your stress and control levels. I'm not a psychologist but this makes sense to me and seems to work.

Best to you.
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What Happened: On November 29, 2010, I was walking across the street and was hit by a light rail commuter train. Result was a severe traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures (skull, pelvis, ribs). Total hospital stay was two months, one in ICU followed by an additional month in neuro-rehab. Upon hospital discharge, neurological testing revealed deficits in short term memory, executive functioning, and spatial recognition.

Today: Neuropsychological examination five months post-accident indicated a return to normal cognitive functioning, and I returned to work approximately 6 months after the accident. I am grateful to be alive and am looking forward to enjoying the rest of my life.
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