JayB--your post raises an interesting point, the idea of how we define concussion and there isn't one accepted definition but one widely used definition requires a loss of conciousness. That said, I came across some scientific literature recently that said that you don't actually need to suffer a "concussion" to experience PCS.

My friend, I hate to say it but you are **only** 4 months in. The symptoms have to have persisted for 3 months just to be considered PCS so maybe you technically think of it as 1 month in to official PCS, if that helps.

I don't have that much time on you. I am going on 7 months and am just NOW finally getting into a brain injury program.

There isn't much I can say that you probably haven't already experienced. I know the loneliness all too well. But one thing I have decided to do lately is look at it as an adventure! I am a new person and I am discovering the new me with my new abilities.

I allow myself to mourn over the loss of the old me. I try to control the fear of the future and I encourage myself to get excited about exploring new job opportunities.

One other thing my psychologist suggested-- when the brain fog really gets bad, and I mean bad like sitting staring at the wall and you feel disembodied, then just pretend you are high. Tell your mind it is a voluntary condition, even one you wanted. Then don't fight it; embrace it. It really helps me!