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Old 06-18-2011, 08:03 PM
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For some PCS sufferers, especially those who take longer to recover most of their previous brain health and function, there will be residual symptoms that may never go away completely.

My advice to you is to continue living as if your are still trying to recover. Keep your stress low. Eat healthy for your brain. That includes keeping up on supplements like B-6, B-12, Omega 3's, all of the anti-oxidants, etc.

Avoid alcohol or limit it to one serving per day. If you are temped to let go and get drunk, think about reliving the first three months of PCS all over again.

Most people are already over-stressing their brains even though then have no been concussed. Your previously concussed brain will always be an injured brain. Yes, go on with life as if it isn't a concussed brain but live a smart life. Over time, you will start to notice the ups and downs from stress as it effects your brain.

The most important point to keep in mind is quite simple. You have recovered so far but you need to live to protect the 40 year old brain you will have in 22 years. If you live with this in mind, you stand a great chance of having a minimal long term impact from your concussion and the ability to live a full life into and past middle age.

Think of it this way. Once concussed, always concussed.

My best to you.
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