Hi there! 3 months ago I got a concussion from fainting and hitting my head on the floor. Since then I have had several issues. I feel like I am in a fog and that something just isn't right. The world seems so surreal to me and it's scaring me. It's more derealisation then depersonalization though. I am fully aware that I am who I am but I am not aware of my surroundings usually, no matter how much I tell myself what things are, I just can't seem to snap out of it. I was put on an antidepressant which gave me horrible side effects and suicidal thoughts. I only took it for 3 days before I couldn't do it anymore. A friend who has gone through this before gave me a list of vitamins that a neurologist prescribed her that helped her immensely. These are: biotin, calcium, calcium magnesium zinc, coq10, b complex, and a women's multivitamin. It's been about a month now and I have seen some improvement but something still just isn't right.
And to make matters worse, I was improving with the help of my boyfriend who I have been with for 3 years now. He recently broke up with me and isn't budging to come back so now the depression has begun all over again. I am seeing a therapist also.

Hi there

So sorry to hear of your struggles. There is a forum just for PCS and mTbis and you can find it here at NeuroTalk.

I am glad to hear you have a vitamin regimin going. You can find a stickie all about vitamins and good nutrition to help your brain heal.

The brain fog or depesonalization you spoke of is something many of have felt at one time or another.

The break up of a relationship is surely stressful. The injured brain can't handle stress and so stress makes the symptoms worse.

I hope you are able to rest your brain. By doing this, avoiding or limiting screens especially TV, video games, etc.

Anyhow, PCS is a journey and your brain can heal. I just wanted to offer some words of hope.

Sincerely,

Poetrymom

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.

Sad to hear about what you are going through. Here is a forum where will find a fellow friend to help you out. Just click on it,

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.

Darlene

Also I have slight ringing in my ears. Not like a piercing ring but it's enough to where it drives me crazy!

Anyone else suffer from severe anxiety from concussion? I am still having a really bad time with it!