Matthew,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

It sounds like your brain has taken quite a beating. You have been given poor counsel by your coach and trainer. Returning to play soccer so soon after a concussion was not wise. If you ever return to play soccer, you should never again head the ball. You need to carefully consider your long term future as you evaluate the risks of contact sports.

When I say long term future, I mean your ability to continue to live a normal life past your 40's. The cumulative traumas to the brain can seriously effect how you brain can function later in life, especially as one approaches middle age.

Some doctors believe that the brain has a trauma threshold. It is different for each individual. You likely have hit that threshold and you brain is now sensitive to minor impacts. You may improve but there is no way to know nor any way to help your brain regain tolerance for impacts or quick movements.

You are likely to hear many people comment about needing to find new activities to full you life. They are dead on.

You can help your brain with Omega 3 fish oil and vitamins and other supplements. They are not a quick fix but they do help. Check out the sticky at the top called Vitamins and Supplements. At the bottom of the first post is a link to the updated information at Post #101.

And, rest your brain or things will likely only get worse.

My best to you.