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Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 9
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 9
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Hey Mark thanks for the quick response! What do you believe are the best way to get those thoughts under control? I usually make a list such as:
1.Head bumps do not equal concussions
2. I did not experience any concussion symptoms after getting bumped
3. I have let my anxiety, depression etc get the better of me before and every other time it was never a concussion
Do you have any other strategies? I have seen therapists before and recently moved so I am looking to see another one.
I suffered my second major concussion (may have had 2 or so minor ones while playing contact sports) snowboarding. I was unconscious for about 5-10 seconds max as I had friend behind me. Unfortunately no helmet on.
Current symptoms: Light sensitivity, constant pressure in head, minor vestibular issues (get a bit dizzy when playing volleyball, badminton etc). Difficulty remembering, difficulty concentrating. And a general feeling of just being off
Mental Symptoms: Depression, anxiety, low tolerance for stress. I know that when my anxiety depression and stress get away from me it can make me feel very very symptomatic.
I have developed TMJ from stress and anxiety (wear a night guard while sleeping).
Overall I am doing okay, no one knows that I am going through what I have been except for my mom. My friends wouldnt really have any idea. However I am still suffering everyday. I am very worried something has been left undiagonised, I keep thinking there may be something I can do for a "quick fix", like something that has not been looked into yet. I guess I am just worried that there is something that I have not looked into yet that is doing damage to my brain over time.... (probably my anxiety talking)
I feel like a lumber puncutre could put my mind at ease, or is this too drastic of a measure?
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