Hi folks, just found this website. I have suffered about 12 concussions in the last 35 years. Played Jr. High, high-school and minor league football in my early forties. I am now 47. In 2006 I suffered a severe concussion and was out for several minutes. Since then I have spiraled down. Lost a couple of jobs and have been demoted in my current job as a machinist . Depression is goes from bad to severe. Memory loss is worse to the point where I forget the names of family and friends. My sleep sucks, but is better then it was two years and many meds ago. Six light interupted hours on a good night. Cognitive decline, sensitivity to light and noise, difficulty swallowing, headaches, ringing in ears, clumsiness, troubles concentrating I.e. have run some stop signs and the issues with work and processing. Impulsive, bad decision making etc.

My marriage is really struggling. My wife is angry. She says I am a completely different person. I understand her feelings somewhat. I prefer to isolate. Don't care to talk much at home or at work. I was very close to being suicidal two years ago especially after my great Dane died. Have tried so many meds that I am sick of it. Currently on Emsam 9 mg and something else that I can't remember. Also was in a motorcycle wreck a few months who that resulted in a snapped collar bone, cracked rib and another concussion and two months off work and many medical bills, not to mention the depression worsened.

Recently got another Great Dane which is helping my mood but am still in my own world.

Need help and prayers. Thank you