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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 242
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First, good for you for blocking him!!!
Second, yes!! Anything that can change your biological rythyms, for example changes in daylight can have a deep effect on your depression and brain function.
My depression seems most effected in the early winter when there is less sunlight. I have to remember that despite the chill, I need to open my blinds during the morning to keep from getting really depressed by getting some sunlight.
My brain struggles most when the heat and humidity return. It takes me WEEKS to stop getting overheated and shutting down! (I actually carry sports ice packs that I can use one time and get rid of them, when this time of year comes around, just in case)
Make sure you are getting enough sunlight and keeping a regular sleep schedule with daylight savings time. It bothers me for a few days, but I know others have a more difficult adjustment.
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)
Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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