Hi everyone,

Have been reading the advice on here so thought it would be a good idea to join and introduce myself

Am dealing with PCS symptoms a month after getting concussion. I managed to bang my head on a low ceiling at home (yes, it is a little embarrassing to admit this..!).

It's been difficult but today I am back at work on reduced hours and this feels like a major achievement. I'm really hoping this doesn't set me back as I seem to have almost-good days followed by extra bad ones....

Anyway, I have a question...

There seems to be some opinion out there (on the web) that there are pre-disposing psychological factors as to whether or not people get PCS, i.e. stress, tendency to depression etc. What do people think about this? When I first read it I was not impressed as I thought there is no way that something that feels this physically bad can have 'psychological' factors as part of its cause but thinking about this now I do fit the profile if I'm honest....And maybe this is one of those 'wake up' calls.....

I also found that GP's here seem to have little or no knowledge at all about PCS. At one point I was told that my CT scan was fine so I probably have a virus, how crazy is that?! Have people found much knowledge out there about PCS when trying to get help?



Jane

Hi, and welcome to NT! This is such a great place with many friendly, caring, and helpful people.

I'm sorry that I don't have answers to your questions. But, we're glad you found us!

Hi, fellow suffer.

I am not sure about all people with PCS. But I can say that I probably
would fit into the category you stated. If I understand it. But more
because I care about others, and worry about them.

So its a stressful life some days. But that to me is good.
I have had PCS for many years. But long before it was given this name.
I would stake my life on. I had a issue as a child with falling.

But I am doing good because I make life let me. Yes there are bad days,
with the good.

Please come introduce yourself in the PCS room.

Donna

Thanks both for the welcome! Have left the same intro. message on the PCS forum...
Janex