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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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This has been bothering me lately. What are the differences between PTSD and PCS? How would I know if I have either one?
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College Student in Information Technology and avid PC Gamer, hit the back of my head against a bunk bed and went unconscious for 3 minutes back in 10-28-2012. Symptoms: Occipital Neuralgia. 2 MRI's and CT normal. Currently going through Paxil withdrawals, and psych has me on L-Theanine, Benadryl for zaps, and Lemon Balm. It has eased it by a bit, so I am continuing the treatment till 1 month from now. Made a 98% recovery on April 8, 2013 with only symptoms of pinched nerves/Occipital Neuralgia in the head and is being treated with injections and physical therapy. Was experiencing: Migraines, Headaches, Nausea and Vomiting, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Depression, Major Insomnia, Brain Fog, Tinnitus, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Major Heart Palpitations, Occipital Neuralgia has eased a bit. Vitamins and Medicines: , L-Theanine, Omega 3 Super DHA 900mg, Stress B-Complex Extra Strength, Potassium Gluconate 1000mg, Magnesium Malate 1250mg, Vitamin D3 2000 IU, Methylcobalamin B-12 5000 mcg, Vitamin C 500mg, Lemon Balm. Things that helped me: My Vitamin Regimen, Medication, Earplugs (Love these!), Nature Sounds, Hydrotherapy, Neck Pillow with Heat, Heating Pads, Resting, Being Outside! |
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You have PCS. Your increased struggles with anxiety mimic PTSD but are not necessarily PTSD. Some believe prolonged concussion symptoms cause PTSD. I am not in that camp. PCS can cause so many of the PTSD symptoms that doctors struggle to discern a difference. PTSD can make PCS symptoms much worse. This is why help with anxiety is so valuable. btw. I was diagnosed with PTSD 14 years ago after being assaulted by a cop. It took a few years to recover but I can see a big difference between PTSD and simple PCS.
Have you been offered any therapy, such a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)? It can be a big help. You think too much and need some help redirecting your thinking. You need help recognizing hoof beats as horses, not zebras. A good therapist can make a big difference in how you handle your thoughts. Please try to get a referral/appointment with a therapist who understands CBT as it relates to PCS. My best to you.
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Mark in Idaho "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 Last edited by Mark in Idaho; 02-02-2013 at 11:44 PM. |
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Mark put it very well. As a layperson who is injured you will not be able to tell. Good Drs do not treat themselves they know their perspective is not good for treating themselves.
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49, Male Married, PCS since June 2012, headaches, Back pain, neck pain, attention deficit, concentration deficit, processing speed deficit, verbal memory deficit, PTSD, fatigue, tinutitus, tremors. To see the divine in the moment. |
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I constantly seem to go back in time and "relive" the moment when I smashed my head on the wall. I always feel like I just hit my head and feel that "thud" moment and kind of nauseated afterwards. I think I have PTSD
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I think you have regret. There can be a lot of anxiety caused by regret. PTSD is when the person injured had no control over the cause of the trauma or the immediate struggles that followed that trauma.
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