View Single Post
Old 12-01-2014, 03:10 AM
russiarulez russiarulez is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
10 yr Member
russiarulez russiarulez is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 173
10 yr Member
Default

I have the same exact sleep problem as well.
It's hard to fall asleep and then I wake up at night totally alert. Takes me over an hour to fall back asleep and then I feel very groggy in the morning. And most of my sleep is not very deep.
I think most of it is related to anxiety/depression.

I used to take melatonin and the smaller dose actually works better for me for some reason (1.5 mg vs 3 mg).

Here's an article about "Adrenal fatigue" that I thought closely describes my sleep issues - http://www.adrenalfatigue.org/sleep-disruption
__________________
12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months.
March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again.
Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before.
June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback.
November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback.
2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring.
Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far.
June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement.
September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear.
November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing).
January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work.

Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens.
russiarulez is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
SweetC (12-03-2014)