[NormaW]

Hi Everyone,

I have just been given a report, which was done a while ago (Oct 2012).

It states "in the vast majority of cases, cognitive recovery following a simple, uncomplicated mild traumatic brain injury takes place within approximately 3 months.....symptoms beyond 3 months you have to consider other factors ie. depression, anxiety etc."

It also goes on to state post concussion symptoms are endorsed by healthy individuals suffering from depression or chronic pain....

It sorts of indicates that if I undergo psychological treatment to deal with mood and anxiety my prognosis will be a lot more favorable...

The research behind this is Dr. Michael McCrea (Mild Traumatic Bain Injury and Post concussion Syndrome: The new evidence Base for Diagnosis and Treatment, Oxford University Press, 2008).

I am having a psychological testing in June and plan to undergo a course of treatment for depression/anxiety issues. While I think that stress, depression and anxiety can have a big impact on recovery, I feel this oversimplifies the situation.

FYI besides post concussion syndrome, I also have post traumatic vision syndrome, mid line shift syndrome, convergence insufficiencies, visual track, and depth perception issues.

I would be interested in anyone's comments.... Maybe I need a reality check??

Thanks