I think many family and friends who do not understand PCS do so out of a "What you say can't be true" mentality. When they decide to truly listen and accept the PCS sufferers description as reality, they will make light year leaps in understanding PCS. Often times, the PCS sufferer does not fully understand their own symptoms in a way that can be explained to others. This is where the TBI Survival Guide and the YouTube Videos "You Look Great" by John Byler can make a difference.

Achieving understanding of PCS takes effort and a willingness to listen to new ideas. Ego, stubbornness, and 'Just buck up and get over it' attitudes will work against the PCS sufferer. Even doctors and other professionals often have these detrimental attitudes.