For those with PCS My Story...
 

Hi there,

I've been dealing with PCS since it was diagnosed in 2004. I took a head/neck injury at work, (due to a smart-guy newbie) and was diagnosed first with a concussion, and then with PCS - the first thing I had to deal with was WCB - a TOTAL Nightmare, as they tried to manipulate the doctor(s) and their prognosis, when I argued, they screamed "Depression" and tried getting me on Effexor, and a bunch of other anti-depressants that turned me into a crazed monster - never feed anti's to a Type A personality - turns them into a werewolf! Finally, I discovered a Psych - whom told me that there was no reason to be on the Anti's and left me to my Pain Killers and Muscle relaxants - which I only then and still do - only take when absolutely necessary, and never ever abuse. I went through exhaustive studies, tests and so on - each one confirmed nerve damage, each one confirmed a disability - then WCB cut me off, just because they could. I've had additional Concussions since - partly due to the condition, and every time, I start over, this time, without the doctors.

Against my doctor(s) "better" judgment, I began a course of treatments by a NUCCA Specialist Chiropractor - with major benefits - but that took time. Progress was slow, but noticeable. I still need the treatments, but finances restrict my care, so I still go about my business.

I had to learn to write everything down. I have no memory whatsoever, my wife tells me about us seeing this show or that - I can't remember - so I rent it again, much to her dismay. Some of the effects resemble early onset Alzheimer's, and that does scare me, but I keep on forging ahead, trying to challenge myself to work harder, as if every day could be the last.

PCS has changed my life, and in some ways, for the better. It made me slow down, and smell the roses. Everything happens for a reason, I tell myself, and carry on. I tried going back to working construction, BAD IDEA!! So now I program web-sites and work on Research. I might not remember everything I do, but I'm very good at note writing, to remind myself of where I am and what I'm doing, constantly. By the way, computers DO help - they are "Visual", which we need when dealing with PCS.

I hope this helps at least one more person.

All the Best!

Rich

Sounds similar Rich.
I got my TBI in 98, and I'll never be the same.
But, I used to joke, and as time went by, the joke changed, about DVD's, "They're brand new again after a month"!
Well, I have a mountain of them now. And, I've seen them all many times, they still entertain me.

And, about computers, you're right.
I told my Docs about playing computer games, (which infuriated those around me), i was told it's EXCELLENT Brain Therapy!

Of course, I have incredible PIP software, and a Mac, that I would NEVER want to be without!

Be Well,

Pete
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sooooo true richer the antidepressant and A type , been there done that , I call my computer my brain attachment this past year or so posting on NT has been therapy for me although I have worn the back space button out :D