Originally Posted by Jajaa1221

Hey everyone, it's been a while since I've posted here. Last February I got quite a mild concussion playing lacrosse, followed by a few more (much milder) bumps to the head. It seemed as though my symptoms had been resolved a couple of months afterwards (btw I never had any headaches, only brain fog, dizziness, irritability).

Then I started drinking, which I've been doing at least a couple of times a month if not more since then. I've even done cocaine 2 or 3 times in the past year. I've also been smoking medical marijuana a couple of times a week. I went through a truly terrible break up around 6 months ago and drank a bit more then. Throughout this entire year I've had many glimpses, or moments without symptoms where I just feel 100% like myself again, these usually go along with abstaining from alcohol/marijuana and proper diet/exercise.

However, a lot of the time, especially the days after I drink (but not exclusive to), I feel absolutely terrible and unlike myself. I feel mentally impaired (slower), far less creative, depressed, anxious, angry, and distant. It's really just awful to be honest. Usually I'm always up beat and can socialize extremely well, but I feel like I've lost that spark.

What I'm going to do now is absolutely stay away from substances and eat as healthily as humanly possible, while drinking tons of water and exercising regularly. I need to get myself back. I know that person is still here somewhere. You guys are probably wondering why I posted this by now, but I must know, do you guys think I've done any serious, lasting damage? Also given the fact that I'm only 18 years old. If I do what I've said I will, along with taking vitamins and supplements, will I be able to recover and be my old self again? The concussions truly weren't severe but I can tell they've been affecting me since then. Any and all advice is much, much appreciated and I thank you for taking the time to read my post.