Hi - I am so relieved to find a place where there are people like me who can understand. I too suffered a concussion in late January and still struggle on a daily basis with speech, memory (the worst symptom of all!), headaches, attention issues, processing, the off and on sleep, ringing in the ears, etc.

I just wanted to say I agree about seeking help for the emotional aspect of this injury. I was told to accept my state as my "new normal", but I refuse to... at least at this time. I am a female over 40 who is normally a hyperactive school teacher. Now, I LOVE resting and doing nothing. This is not because of depression, but because of exhaustion, and maybe a little depression. I am able to teach a couple of hours a day now, but that takes everything out of me.

Back to the heart... I recently started up with a psychologist at the concussion clinic where I go. Not only is she coaching me emotionally, but the speech therapist and physical therapist also give me a lot of guidance and support. My husband and I are attending a family support group next week at the clinic. I finally get to meet people like me in person. If there is a brain injury clinic/concussion clinic near you, I would highly recommend it. People who specialize in our kind of injury, approach you with a different kind of understanding.

Good luck with everything! We are not alone!