[wdl6591]

I'm a new member in my mid-fifties dealing with severe depression diagnosed 6 months ago. I've been dealing with anxiety and depression for most of my adult life and in treatment for the last 8-9 years. Generally functional at a high level as an executive in the construction industry.

Four months ago I had a fall at home resulting in intercranial bleeding, concussion, acute delerium and now TBI resulting in PCS. Symtoms are headaches, memory issues, cognitive issues, organizational problems due to lack of focus and concentration, word finding problems, fatigue, lack of motivation and exasperated depression. Dizziness, sensitivity to light and balance issues are diminishing.

In addition to my GP, I see a neurologist, a neuro-psychiatrist and a cognitive behavioral therapist. The psychiatrist and therapist I have been seeing prior to the concussion. I am blessed with strong support from family and close friends.

I have already found a great deal of helpful information on the NT site and the open-ness and experience of the posting members has been sometimes encouraging and sometimes disheartening.

The only consistency to these PCS issues seems to be the inconsistency. My neuro-psych says there is a saying in the field; "If you've seen one TBI, you've seen one TBI"

I have so many questions, but right now my hot button is:

How often do others suffering with PCS see their doctors?

[Darlene]

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, welcome to a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Looks as though you are finding you way around. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[wdl6591]

Originally Posted by Darlene

Hello and welcome, happy to see you have come to be with us, it a great place to be. As you can see we have a great number and caring fellow members here, welcome to a supportive and relaxing place. Have fun looking into the different forums. Our shoulders are here for support in many ways.

Looks as though you are finding you way around. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Thanks, Darlene. I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner, I'm just starting to get the hang of the site. Or at least I think I am, with my current cognitive limitations, sometimes your perceptions don't always line up with reality.

[Rrae]

Originally Posted by wdl6591

I'm a new member in my mid-fifties dealing with severe depression diagnosed 6 months ago. I've been dealing with anxiety and depression for most of my adult life and in treatment for the last 8-9 years. Generally functional at a high level as an executive in the construction industry.

Four months ago I had a fall at home resulting in intercranial bleeding, concussion, acute delerium and now TBI resulting in PCS. Symtoms are headaches, memory issues, cognitive issues, organizational problems due to lack of focus and concentration, word finding problems, fatigue, lack of motivation and exasperated depression. Dizziness, sensitivity to light and balance issues are diminishing.

In addition to my GP, I see a neurologist, a neuro-psychiatrist and a cognitive behavioral therapist. The psychiatrist and therapist I have been seeing prior to the concussion. I am blessed with strong support from family and close friends.

I have already found a great deal of helpful information on the NT site and the open-ness and experience of the posting members has been sometimes encouraging and sometimes disheartening.

The only consistency to these PCS issues seems to be the inconsistency. My neuro-psych says there is a saying in the field; "If you've seen one TBI, you've seen one TBI"

I have so many questions, but right now my hot button is:

How often do others suffering with PCS see their doctors?

It's great to have you here at NT!
I see you are finding your way around pretty well.
My heart goes out to you that you are suffering depression and anxiety as well. I know all too well what this can do to our quality of life. The good thing, though, is that there is plenty of support and understanding to go around. Check out the Depression/Anxiety forums, as they can be very beneficial.
Here's the shortcut link to get you there:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...sprune=-1&f=84

I hope you will begin to get some clear answers soon.
It's very nice to have you here...

Caring,
Rae