Hello everyone, I am new on the forum, happy to be here and hope you will help me a bit to understand what happened to me.

I was an amator motocross rider during my youth (from 8 to 18 years old) and suffered multiple concussions (4 KO and others subconcussive hits).

I had over 3 years some PCS for sure (memory, headache and so on). But currently my main issues are the depersonalization and derealisation states.
It consumes me literaly, because it is like i ve lost a part of myself ans can't interact with the physical world anymore.

So I would like to know if someone has already dealt with that and recovered. (Even years after)

I question myself if it can be a stress delayed response of my brain from past injuries (because at that time I wasn't really affected by them because I was a child)
Or maybe the worst : CTE??
Is it physiological (permanent) or psychological (treatable-linked to how the brain cells are interconnected- functional)?

I have already done CT scans- MRI (neck / head) - fmri and everything seems to be ok

Thank you

Theo#245

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

What is dpdr disorder?

Do you mean depersonalization and derealisation? I've never heard either called a disorder.

My first question is simple.

How is your sleep? Not hours of sleep.

Do you get deep restful sleep?

Insomnia and disturbed sleep is a common struggle for people with a history of concussions.

Do you know if you are breathing properly during your sleep?

Do you have access to a Fit Bit or other worn body monitor to see how your body acts during sleep?

Do you consume energy drinks or caffeine drinks?

I have more questions but these need to be discussed first.

Hello and thank you for your answer

What is dpdr disorder?
Do you mean depersonalization and derealisation?
->Yes it is about that

How is your sleep? Not hours of sleep.
-> i have no difficulties to fall asleep and don t wake up during my sleep.

Do you get deep restful sleep?
->Yes i think so

Do you know if you are breathing properly during your sleep?
->I don't know to be honest, i never question that and don t know how i can check it

Do you have access to a Fit Bit or other worn body monitor to see how your body acts during sleep?
-> no i haven't but i can try if it is worth it

Do you consume energy drinks or caffeine drinks?
-> not at all

I have more questions but these need to be discussed first.
->tell me

Are you taking any medications? Meds such as antidepressants or pain pills can cause dpdr mental difficulties during a concussion.

The brain is capable of regenerating and repairing itself, but it needs optimal conditions and optimal nutrition to do so.

PCS is an inflammatory condition, and a lot of the foods we eat cause inflammation which will contribute to symptoms and inhibit the healing. Neuro-inflammation is also linked to mental health issues.

So stop eating inflammatory foods - Processed foods, fried foods, fast food, sugary drinks, wheat, and industrial seed oils. Eat whole foods with lots of fat, animal fats, fish for omega-3, protein, vegetables, fruits, and low in starches.

I don t take any Medications.

I know a lot of things that can help me treat PCS ( diet, cardio, meditation, vision, vestibular exercices)

But to be honest, it seems to be different that I normaly hear about PCS.
In fact, all the physical symptoms like headache, sensibility to noise, light, difficulty to sleep, fatigue that we are used to hearing are not really mine,

I am not sure if it is PCS to be honest, i don t really know what happen, I can say that i have the sensation to be in an altered state of consciousness, completely detached from the reality, like when you smoke weed.

It is weird and don t know how to cope with that.

By the way I eat a lot of anti inflammatory foods : avocado, salmon, nuts, almond, curcuma..

Do you wake up easily and alert?

When do you sense this derealization?

I would focus on sleep and proper breathing first.

Have you had Covid?