[Peter11]

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???

[Lui]

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...

[claritan]

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.

[Lui]

Originally Posted by claritan

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.

[Mark in Idaho]

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

[Peter11]

Originally Posted by claritan

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.

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?

[Peter11]

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

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!

[Mark in Idaho]

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.

[claritan]

Originally Posted by Lui

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.

your being smart waiting to party its not worth it while your still hurt. i partied 2 months after i hit my head before i healed and it make me 10x worse. im convinced that im still having PCS because of that night i partied and went overboard. partying brought on symptoms i didnt even have previous. your only 16 you got so many good years ahead of you dont rush it.

Originally Posted by Peter11

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?

today my symptoms have been good i really havent had any issues except my visual ones which are constant. its 933pm in Boston where i live and im on the computer watching TV and i worked out today and did a huge run. last night though it was so bad i thought i was gonna faint and went to bed at 9 with the worst feeling ever. its weird i can go a few days feeling like im turning the corner but then all of a sudden like a brick wall i feel back to square one

[Lui]

I really hope I am gonna heal. I was stupid and did sport. nNow I am trying everything I can to get healthy again. I guess I owe that my brain lol.
We both know ow much flashy sucks right?