Hi AnnaMoore,
Sorry this reply is so late, I am just seeing your post and felt compelled to reply

I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND your frustration about the lack of knowledge that many healthcare providers exhibit following a concussion or head injury in general.

It may be that they are taught to minimize the symptoms and put a positive spin on things in hopes that we don't dwell on it and recover faster.

However, I believe this is very misleading and an injustice!. It should be a Doctors duty to be upfront and honest with patients. I for one would have felt a lot less stress and anxiety if I had been told that I could expect certain thoughts, symptoms, etc.

Instead, I went through (am still going through) a slew of symptoms, emotions, doubts, etc that could have been alleviated by knowledge of my injury and what to expect.

Just my 2 cents.

This forum has helped alot. Thank you all.