Roughly two and a half years for the dreamlike fog to really thin out for me but can still have what I call cotton wool moments.
It's there, what I want, but I can't just quite get my hand on it, like a dense dense fog, 'I know I can do it, get it but just can't quite reach it. Life can be surreal.'p

And if I take time out to ponder this is usually a result of what's going on around me - overload, anxiety, stress, being the precipitator. And should frustration creep in, ok romp in, then the cottonwool becomes impenetrable.

Trust us it does get better, without really noticing it you wake up one day and are aware that x is no longer part of your journey or has lessened quite considerably. Two steps forward, one Step backwards for some and you inch your way forward.

Best of Cartlake.

Thanks for the response folks.

I find it really curious, as I have spoken to friends (and seen on pcs forums), that the dream like feeling seems to subside around the 1-2 year mark.

Quick update:

I have been feeling a lot better. My anxiety is mostly gone (not stressing about the possibility of having CTE), my head fog(dream like state) has improved, multi tasking has improved a bit.
On another note, I seen my neurosurgeon and he explained most of my issues are that caused by my neck problems. It's so amazing how my doctor would just blame my head issues on my multiple concussions throughout the years ( I know this has contributed). I had to fight to get an MRI on my neck/back, and when my doc received the results, he said it wasn't that bad. The doc still referred me to the specialist. When I seen the neurosurgeon, he asked why I had not come to seen him years before. I was explained that I needed surgery asap , as I was at risk to major spinal cord issues (being paralyzed).
So folks, my advice out of this is, if you don't feel right try to seek out answer or keep pushing for answers.

I agree, sometimes that gut feeling is there for a reason.

Bud

Thanks for the update Cartpath.

Can you elaborate on what your neurosurgeon found to be wrong with your neck and what surgery you are getting? Is he sure it is causing your symptoms?

My best to you...

What he found wrong was stenosis of c4 to c7, with c5 c6 the worst (Cervical myelopathy ). He was certain of the headaches, dizziness, and blamed the dream like feeling on a coping mechanism do to my anxiety. I do understand that having concussions throughout the years has played a roll in other symptoms, but my main issues I am having was blamed on my neck.

Having answers can sometimes go a long way towards calming anxiety. Sounds like an encouraging diagnosis.

Bud

I have this too....I can't stand it!!! Even now as I write this. I first experienced it with high anxiety. Got that sorted and it went away for 5 years. Now I slammed my head and have it all over again and yes... The weird feeling of being disconnected. Hard to explain isn't it. It's so bizarre. You are not alone.

Hi. I'm 7 months in and still experience that to some level but not as bad as it once was. I found acupuncture of the neck gave me my first noticeable relief from this. Things aren't clear yet but it made a notable difference.