I have PCS and it has been 8 months since my accident. I never thought it could take so long to recover. I wanted to come on line to see how long it takes. My neuro Dr. told me it can take a year. My symptoms have changed some. Im not in the bad fog I was in. My thinking is clearer, but I catch myself zoning out all the time. I have trouble finding the right words to say and my spelling is horrible which is not a good thing because I am a writer. I have never had to google words for spelling. I seem to have long term memory but not so good at short term. My close up vision is good, my distant vision is blurry. so it keeps me from driving. I have headaches on one side of my head everyday. Some times I just do not make it out of bed. Im really trying to get better. I guess we all just want our lives back. I was hoping someone could tell me they just get better and better and back to how they were.

Your doctor is somewhat right about it taking a year. Nobody can say how long it will take. Some studies say that the symptoms that last after a year are often going to be long term or even permanent.

Most of the recovery from such symptoms is by way of learning work-arounds and other accommodations. There are many ways to work with the short term memory problems.

Have you had your eyes checked. Sometimes, visual therapy can be helpful.

I have serious immediate and short term memory dysfunctions but am able to function at a high level. I do have those bad days, but my good days can be quite good. Using the work-around skills I have learned, I can be very functional.

Do you have any history of prior concussions or even minor head bumps or impacts?

Head traumas are cumulative. Prior traumas can combine with your latest trauma and cause long lasting symptoms.

I have done extensive writing by using multiple displays. I use one for the work in progress and the other(s) for notes and research. Some computers come equipped for multiple screens. Others need a display adapter for the second screen.

It is well worth the expense. I am constantly correcting spelling. Spell check is a big help along with google.

Tell us about your biggest struggles. There are decades of PCS experience here.