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Originally Posted by swiftfoot55
Thanks. I'm more worried about the long term damage of alcohol immediately following the concussion, and the subsequent lack of mental recovery.
I cannot wrap my head around complex equations that I once was able to do. This does stress me out because it literally 'hurts' or is 'blocked' when I try to think about complex subjects. Simple thoughts and observations like 'The Sky is Blue' or 'I am cold' have little stretch on the brain.
I am so scared!
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Hi and welcome. Your accident was just a couple of weeks ago, which is quite recent as head injuries go, and significant improvement should be expected.
I doubt that the alcohol after the injury would cause any incremental long term damage, but that said continued alcohol use can delay your recovery. I’d suggest quiet rest and refraining from alcohol until your symptoms have improved.
TBI and alcohol use:
http://www.msktc.org/tbi/factsheets/...c-Brain-Injury
http://www.tbicommunity.org/resource...Spring2008.pdf
Best to you as you revover.