I Really need some advice and help...
 

Hi everyone im not going to say my entire story because i already have done that before so if youre interested it is in a thread somewhere. But basically im 22 in college and ive been 5 months (Jan) with PCS. I received 3 known concussions in a year span and i have X amount of bangs to my head as well so im not sure how many exactly, but the last one left me with pcs. Didnt take time off due to family and monetary pressure. So basically cognitive rest was 1 week for spring break.

I was doing better until 2 weeks when my symptoms came back heavy especially last week. I had started to run every ~2-3 days about a mile and i was fine but the last time that night on i was not (ran 6 times). Not sure what i did but now im very light and sound sensitive, have trouble sleeping and have headaches pretty much everyday. Doing my best to make it to summer to relax as much as i can although i might have to work for my family.

I just want to know what (if anyone knows) caused such resurgence? Did the running give me a "concussion"? I read some other threads and there was something about sub-concussive hits, if someone could explain this r have any advice or insight i would greatly appreciate it.

One more point
 

Last week i was not feeling well and i thought it might be me with anxiety again which i got from the concussion and i played video games and that was a big mistake as i got a big headache afterwards.

Video games are a serious strain due to the over-stimulation they include. The running could have jarred your head, too. Neither should be done without expecting a set back.

At this stage of your recovery, running is probably too much brain juggling. You might not be able to handle the elevated heart rate that comes with exercise, either.

And video games... you don't need a TBI to get a headache from those.

I know it's frustrating, but you need to take it easy.

Learning the hard way
 

Thanks Mark from Idaho and Hockey for your comments. Just frustrating because i cannot do much & my day consists of studying as much as possible and after taking breaks by staring at a wall. But i DO NOT want to do anything to jeopardize my health anymore. Ill refrain from anything except walking because i cannot stop that as i must attend classes. And having to stare at a computer screen all day does not help either.

Yeah, the computer would be difficult. Have you spoken to your school's disability coordinator about some accommodations, while you wrestle with your TBI recovery?

Yes Hockey fortunately i am able to get 50% extra time this quarter for tests and i have a notetaker because i also have trouble looking at power points as the screens light is too bright. My computer is also on the lowest brightness. Unfortunately im molec. bio/premed so the cognitive demand is really high. I just need to try my best to not to add excess stress to my brain.

Except for a brief respite when I was feeling much better in December, I have not been able to run for 8 months.

It feels like I can literally feel my brain bouncing up and down in my skull when I try to run now.

Stationary bike can be OK at times, but even then any head bobbing can be bad news.

At times in my recovery I have worked out or gone for a hike and felt just fantastic during and after. Other times I do nothing for days on end and get worse.

I find when I feel really bad I am really tired and can fall asleep easy. An hour nap or really just relaxing with my eyes closed for 30 minutes can really refresh my mind and make doing stuff more productive.

Yeah mushybrains i get what youre saying. I was fine and then all of a sudden it hit me. I was hoping to get on a stationary bike at some point but i guess that affects you too. When i am able to get sleep and rest i do feel better, but getting it is the problem. Im in school and am dorming. Got a roommate that loves to play computer games and suffice to say i am a victim in my own dorm at times. Eating 3 meals a day helps a lot also.

Exercise
 

I would try just consistently walking daily. It's helped me immensely with my cardio by going on walks with my baby boy daily. I wasn't expecting the benefit of increased energy - was just thinking it was a nice one on one time opportunity with my boy. Give it a try- it's always nice to get outside in the fresh air. Good Luck!