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Old 06-19-2015, 07:40 PM
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Only you will know if alcohol made things worse for you. I've known some people with PCS who have drank with no problems, and others (like me) that it completely destroyed even after one drink.

I personally don't recommend drinking while in recovery. I think minimizing things that will negatively effect your brain is your best bet. You can start by reducing stress and anxiety caused by wondering if you've caused permanent damage. Stress and anxiety are your worst enemy.

If I told you that I doubt you've caused any permanent damage by drinking, will you go out and drink again?

I wouldn't do it...and no, you didn't cause any permanent damage or inhibit your ability to recover.
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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