Hello. I sustained a concussion 07/26/14 where I was knocked unconscious for give or take a minute. I fell from about the 3rd or 4th step of a pool slide and hit the back of my head on concrete. I have no recollection of the time after the accident until about 30 minutes later where I started becoming more appropriate. I did not go to the ER that night. I woke the next morning with a pounding headache, a few head lacerations, then realized I may not have taken the full force to my head because I had a large hematoma on my hip and could barely move my elbow.

Two days later as I was trying to go to sleep I suffered a panic attack out of the blue. This would begin what I coin 21 days in hell where the "feelings" would not end. Long story short, I landed in the ER twice with clear CT scans, MRI and lab values. It was like my body was in fight or flight mode and wouldn't stop. My stomach was constantly in knots. I got to a very deep dark place where taking medications was my only options as through the 21 days I was also not eating or sleeping well- like hardly at all.

I began 50mg of Zoloft on 08/08/14 and Mirtazapine on 08/12/14 for appetite and insomnia (presribed by an in patient psychiatrist.) I noticed that the wretched anxiety that was almost over me had somewhat gotten better and I gained a small appetite before I started the Mirt. I find myself feeling better in the evenings than in the mornings since being on the regimen. I'm eating and sleeping better. I still don't feel like me, however, but am searching to get her back. It's depression, I assume, considering the circumstances. I am thankful that I wasn't hurt worse and that I'm not, as of now, suffering any other symptoms associated with vision/hearing/headaches.

I would like some advice on a few things, if I may. I want to come off the medications. I've never been the one to fall back on medications. I have cleaned up my diet, cut out caffeine, began a heavy vitamin regimen per the sticky, concentrated on relaxation and breathing and prayed to our Lord for strength and healing. Should I begin to taper down the Mirt? I'm scared its making me feel worse in the mornings than what I would on my own. Has anyone suffered just the anxiety and depression and not any other symptoms?

Before this I was a happy, outgoing, fully functioning wife, mother of two sweet girls and a nursing student. I am supposed to begin my 4th semester Thursday and am unsure if I begin I will suffer a major setback. Also, and this is the most strange, I was a paint peeling sneezer with allergies to pet dander before the accident. As of now, I have no allergies and haven't sneezed in well over a week- seriously freaking me out. I have even tried to bring on the urge with light, tickling my nose and pepper with no success. Has anyone had this after a head injury or starting an anti-depressant?

I have been on this site several times since my accident and been afraid to post. I know there are no set answers and many seem to have some of the same symptoms. I just was hoping someone may have some of my same experiences and be able to help. Any and all advice is welcome. I do appreciate it.