Concussion Sleep Issues Anyone?
 

Just wondered if there is anyone on here like me still suffering from sleep issues after a concussion? It's over 4 1/2 years since my accident with a door, my sleep has improved but still very patchy. Last week I had to resort to over the counter Nytol sleeping tablets to get a good nights sleep. A week after my concussion I woke with tinnitus which flares up sometimes to compound matters. They both seem related somehow. How do folk cope?

I had my first concussion this February (2-8-2019) and my sleep has been bad. Initially I slept 2 to 4 hours then stayed awake for 2 to 4 hours. My neurologist prescribed me amitriptyline to help with the pain. The first week I slept great but I'm back to waking up alot. I've tried adding melatonin too. I fall asleep- but I dont stay asleep. If you found a solution please let me know
Symtoms:
Headaches, neck pain, short term memory loss, blurred vision, increased pulse, varying blood pressures, vertigo, personality changes, irritability, fatigue, noise sensitivity, focusing
Symtoms resolved:
Slurred speech, stuttering, most light sensitivity

I don't think there's a quick cure. When I first used to wake I used to be wide awake in flight/fight mode I guess. I think I gradually became more relaxed by retraining my brain with meditation, slow breathing, walks and trying to reduce stress. Now when I wake it takes me less time to get back to sleep and I wake feeling OK. I hear AD's do seem to help with sleep, especially at first.

can anyone recommend any remedy for this?

Hello
This forum is not as active as the one specific to concussions here at NeuroTalk
Here's the link, as someone there may be able to assist.
https://www.neurotalk.org/traumatic-...sion-syndrome/