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Originally Posted by josh1980
When is PCS diagnosed? I have read anywhere from days to weeks to 3 months after the injury on the internet.
I ask because I am going to start an antidepressive SSRI for EXTREME anxiety. Supposedly these meds are prescribed for POST concussion, but I have not seen anything for during concussion, can I start at any time?
Any help greatly appreciated
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My doctor told me that its benefitial to start SSRI at once after a TBI or persistent concussions. Most patients with prolonged PCS will develop a depression and SSRI from early on will reduce to depression and therefor give your brain more power to heal while it can (mostly the time near the injury).
It has also been proven that SSRI enhance the brains plasticity somewhat.
I am on it myself on a low does and it made me spend less time in loops going through stuff in my head. Less anxiety etc. This took a looooot of energy my first year after the injuries.
It may not be a good idee to start SSRi to early though. But, in persistent PCS I find no reason why you should go on it!
Emil