I am a 52 year old male professional. I am married and have 3 children.

I have suffered several concussions over the past 10 years from playing sports as an adult. I recently suffered another concussion (after giving up sports) doing work around the house. It's been 5 months since this last concussion and I am dealing with several symptons of PCS including easily angered, short attention span, withdrawal and difficulty sleeping. Physically I am in the best shape of my life. Mentally not so good. My wife is having a hard time dealing with the changes and I understand. Stupid arguments quickly escalate. I forget things and can't concentrate.

For one I need tips on how to control my temper. I also want to know if and when things will get better. I don't like being this way. It's scaring me that I am doomed for a life of pain and heartache and will not be able to take care of myself at some point.

Thanks and God Bless.

dawghead,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Here are some forum where you will find a great of friends to help you out. Click on them:

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum92.html

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi there. Welcome.

I sincerely hope you and your spouse can work all this out. Not easy, I can well imagine. You have been given the proper forum.

Here's hoping you begin to heal and you and your wife can go out, have a calm peaceful dinner with no outbursts and that somehow you can start to enjoy life once again.

Not easy I know.

We are a nice bunch of folks here who can talk you through stuff.

Keep posting.

Take care,

Melody