so many symptoms and little help
 

Hi gang. I am a married father of six ages 5-20. Have suffered about 12 concussions from football. Worst one was in 2006 where I was out for several minutes. Since then things are much worse. Have lost a couple of jobs due to processing problems. Depression is bad to severe. Memory loss to the point of occasionally forgetting the names of family and friends. Sleep sucks, sensitivity to light and noise, difficulty swallowing, concentrating, ringing in ears, prefer to isolate, paranoia, fatigue.

My wife is angry about all this. Says I am a different person. Marriage is struggling. I was nearly suicidal two years ago after my great Dane died. Hate talking to people. At work and home. I feel for my kids they are so sweet and need and deserve better. Make bad decisions. Have run some stop signs because of just not thinking. Had a motorcycle wreck a couple of months ago that resulted in a snapped collar bone, cracked rib and another concussion. Recently got another great Dane which has helped my mood.

Need answers and prayers.

Hey old school,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. I can relate to your experiences. I assume you are in your mid to late 40's. This is a big time of change for those of us with a history of concussions. There is a lot you can do to make your life better.

First, you need to accept that you are struggling with Post Concussion Syndrome. Then you can start identifying your Post Concussion symptoms and differentiate them from your personality and choices in behaviors. A good place to start will be with the TBI Survivors Guide at www.tbiguide.com and the What Brain Injury Survivors Want You to Know at http://www.brainline.org/content/201...u-to-know.html

You can choose to overcome some of the personality and behavioral issues caused by your brain injury. It requires a family effort. If you can find a Brain Injury Support Group, it can be a great asset to you and your family.

The anger and other behavioral outbursts that are common to PCS can be controlled to a point. You and your family need to become aware of the signs and triggers that lead to outbursts.

There are a myriad of symptoms that I and others can address. If you and even your wife and kids are willing to post the issues they find troubling, there are plenty of people here who can help. Many of us have been through the same and are living this struggle daily.

We are not judgmental because we understand the issues. So, please feel free to post questions and struggles.

My best to you.

Old school
 

Sorry to hear of your struggles. You are in good company here. Many of us have similar issues. Please feel free to ask questions and vent if you need to. I hope to hear more and hopefully to help if I can.

Will pray for you.