Hi all, I am just over 6 months PCS and its safe to say Im Depressed.

I dont have too many other symtoms apart from the ones assocated with my headaches. Is it possible that anxiety and depression is the reason for my lasting symptoms? is it possible that If i can break out of it my symtoms will dissipate.

Thoughts???

Hi Peter,
I have to say that I was really depressed. I am just a bit over six months pcs. So, 2 weeks ago I told myself that I won't change anything with my depression and anxiety but be in my own way. Why analyzing symptoms when it's making it worse.
So I try to ignore them as good as I can and I already see some symptoms getting less. Not all of my symptoms are caused by anxiety but many are. I feel way better and I am finally happy again and have more hope!
So I would say yes, your headaches could also have anxiety reason. I am no expert tho, its just a guess...

im totally with you man. im 13 months in and the only symptoms im having are migraines which cause me visual symptoms and headaches. ive come so far and im so close but it also seems im so far away

im 27 and used to be very active and although ive been pushing and getting myself back theres a huge part of me still missing in which i find myself laying in bed at night sad and wondering why ive had to endure so much

it sucks such a simple head hit can alter your life. since im over a year in its really depressing to know that this summer i might still feel like this. all my friends are out partying now and im home hanging out. my migraine was so bad last night i went to bed at 900pm WTF

i dont know what to do i just want to sleep until im better.

I am always going to bed at 9 pm, depressing right? i am 16, in germany i already reached drinking age. All my freinds are telling me that we're gonna party so hard when I am coming back from the US. gonna be fun explaining them that I just can't.

I think your depression and concussion symptoms are intertwined. Hopefully, both will fade as time goes by.

Thanks Mark, yes I agree. Its just hard working out a way to untagle them and my life!

There is no way for you to untangle them. The brain needs time and quiet rest. Continue taking it slow and patient. Be good to your brain with healthy nutrition and avoiding the bad stuff.

AH Clar,,

your right, you are with me! I can resonate with that post. Like you, I used to be very active, ambitiouos, always be on the go, a social butterfly! But since the accident and depression Ive lost the motivation to do things! because when i do i get whopping headaches. Its hard! People just think oh your depresses or its anxiety, dont get me worong it does play a big part, but if i wasnt in pain i wouldnt be depressed! and the pain and headaches are whats caused me to feel this way in the first place. I know in my heart that if tthe pain goes away i will no longer be depressed/ anxious, but at the same time I have to try and be positive while in pain! sooo hard. anyways the only thaing thats keeping me going is the hope that I will soon be back to 100% How are your symptoms today clar?

Depression and anxiety are two residual symptoms that I continue to have long after the memory and other cognitive deficits resolved. Some things I find helpful include:

Mindfulness meditation. Classes are available and there are several good books on this. “Wherever You Go, There You Are” by Jon Kabat-Zinn is a good introduction to the topic.

Yoga. A good studio will integrate mindfulness practice with movement and postures (asana).

Massage therapy.

I have also gone to TBI support groups; I find these good, but for me less helpful than the other things mentioned above. We all find our own path, so use the tools that work for you. For many people professional therapy is helpful, some insurance plans will cover this.

I'm not ready for meditation but one of my friends encouraged me to sign up for oprah's and choprak's free 21 day meditation challenge and it has really helped. Every day they just send me something positive to read and it's usually about healing. One day it was all about letting go. And it really helped me to think about letting go of the pat, the anger, the pain, the frustration, the impatience....
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