On May 9th I sustained a concussion while playing basketball. I did not lose consciousness, but am a little forgetful about what exactly happened to me. I did not think I had a concussion at first, so went out that night and smoked weed. I woke up the next day with an excruciating head ache. I went to the doctor and they told me I had a concussion. I have rested ever since, limiting my screen time, not working out, and eating a healthy diet. I am a 17 year old boy, about to apply to colleges, that has had one previous concussion over a year ago that lasted 1.5 weeks.

Now, 10 weeks later, I am still concussed. My headache doesn't allow me to do anything, and I have it all the time. Everything gives me a headache. I am used to being very active, playing basketball, and working out. I am extremely frustrated by waking up every morning feeling the exact same, and not being able to do anything. I have this feeling I will never get better, and tend to get very depressed at times. I have now started some physical therapy specifically for concussions, but I have not seen any improvement yet.

I went to another doctor and they suggested amitriptyline to help with the headache and depression. I am looking for any ideas of how to heal faster, and what I could possibly do on a concussion to keep me somewhat happy. Thanks in advance.

amitperlin,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

I hope your substance abuse issues are behind you for quite some time. It is apparent you have a very sensitive brain.

The only way to heal faster is to avoid behaviors that delay your recovery. Check out the Vitamins sticky at the top.

You will likely benefit from getting some diagnostics on your upper neck. Upper neck injuries often are a leading cause of head aches. Sleeping with straight neck posture is helpful. Some gentle traction and light mobilization by your physical therapist should help.

What is this 'physical therapy specifically for concussions' ?

It may help to ice the back of your head and upper part of your neck.

Chin up! I know the feeling. Most people here have been dealing with concussion for months or years. You heal very slowly, but you are healing. This experience will make you a stronger person. Remember, you do not learn anything from winning all the time.

Hi there and welcome,

We all understand how you feel, I also had the worst headaches, nothing stopped them, I was also very, very active before and it is extremely hard to get up and not be able to do anything.

It all takes time, I tried to get physically active way too soon and suffered a lot for it, a huge mistake.

Got to take it easy that's for sure, your brain has to heal, 10 weeks, even though it feels a long time, is really not.

Hang in there, don't do too much ok.