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Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Syndrome For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post concussion syndrome (PCS). |
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09-16-2010, 04:14 AM | #4 | ||
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shamuboy,
Concussion and anxiety can be a terrible mix of problems. Each can exacerbate the other. I have an anxiety disorder, likely from my concussion history and a traumatic event. It is hard to differentiate the PCS symptoms from the anxiety symptoms. There is so much overlap. Was this the first time you have had a bump to your head? How is you diet? Anxiety disorder can be made worse by poor diet. Avoid caffeine, MSG, aspartame and other stimulating foods. They make anxiety much worse. Are you on any medications for your anxiety? Any blood pressure meds? I have some blood pressure meds to help be get down from the high blood pressure from an anxiety attack. For some, it is easier or better to treat the individual episodes than medicate 24/7. It is also very important to learn anxiety triggers. Then you can learn to modify your environment and make thought choices (CBT, Cognitive Behavior Therapy) as you notice the triggers. You are awful young to be going through this on your own. Do you have someone with you when you visit the doctor? You need the support and advocacy of a guardian/parent. Please, keep us informed of how you are doing. My best to you.
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