Just a quick question, hoping for some answers please. I had a really stressful last week; my grandfather passed away, and it was a very emotional time. We had the viewing and the funeral, and of course there were a lot of people. It was a long week, as he was in the hospital the weekend before, so I did a bit of travelling to visit him in his final days.

Now that it is all over, my sensitivity to light, nausea, and headaches have returned. I don't know if this is normal after a lot of emotions, or if I am just tired. Maybe I am overthinking things, but I really don't like that I feel this bad right now...just wanted to know what your thoughts were on this, and how long should I expect this to last?

Thank you for your responses.

Dolphin,

I am sorry for your loss.

Yes, the stresses of the week would have caused me to have a relapse. My biggest problem would have been the groups of people talking. The bright lights of the hospital would also have been brain fatiguing.

A delayed response after having survived the stressful week would have been expected by me. I plan to need quiet rest after an event like you experienced.

My best to you.

Dolfinwolf,

Sorry to hear about your Grandfather. Having a family member pass is already stressful enough, compounding it with PCS and, yeah, it can bring on symptoms, but they are temporary. Same thing happened to me 2 years ago.

I used to get symptoms with stress all the time soon after my concussion and surgery, but 2 years later with healing, patience, healing and more patience, I have noticed that the same situations don't cause relapse, and my brain has healed in it's ability to weather almost all except high stress situations.

thank you both for your kind replies. I am glad to know that I am not imagining things, then! PCS Mikey, I am glad to hear that you have almost healed after 2 years, that is great to know!
And Mark, you are definitely right about the lights and the people...

Thank you again