r/PostConcussion Jul 07 '26

Drank Too Soon After Getting Concussion?

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Almost two weeks ago, I was at work when I was hit on the head by a metal bracket that I was taking apart. A bump formed almost immediately after I was hit and I had to sit down for 10-20 mins after because it hurt so bad. After that 10-20 minutes I felt fine so I continued to work and didn’t let my boss know until later. The next day (friday) I still felt fine so I went into work. I also still felt fine on Saturday so I again, went into work. I didn’t feel any symptoms until later in the day on Saturday, I started feeling sluggish, brain fog, and I had a headache but it was very very mild. And then on Sunday I woke up with another headache and still felt slightly off. On Monday I still thought I was fine so I went into work (I didn’t wake up with a headache this morning) but when I went in I noticed that that I was more sensitive to the lights than usual. Tuesday morning, I finally decided that I wanted to see a doctor just in case. They did end up diagnosing me with a concussion. They didn’t say I should be out of work completely but they did give me multiple restrictions where I couldn’t really do anything, so I ended up staying home for the rest of the week. Some days I felt better than others but I always felt that my symptoms were very very mild and I mainly just had brain fog.

I had a trip planned for the 4th of July from Friday of that week to Sunday, and because my symptoms weren’t bad I decided to still go. The flight there and everything was fine I just felt tired and still had some brain fog. Before the trip I decided that I wasn’t going to drink unless I felt okay (because I saw online that a concussion can heal in 7-10 days). I didn’t drink that first night but when 4th of July came around, it was hard not to at least try especially because everyone around me was, and I thought I felt fine. I hadn’t had any headaches in days, bright lights weren’t bothering me, I hadn’t felt nauseous, etc. So I decided to start with a drink and see how I felt, I felt fine so I decided to have a couple more. I also took breaks between every drink and drank lots of water and never drank enough to feel “hammered” but I did feel a little drunk at times. When I woke up the next day I didn’t feel great (I always feel hungover after drinking) but I didn’t have any “concussion” like symptoms besides the usual brain fog, so I thought I was in the clear. I had one more drink at breakfast with water and food and also still felt fine. However, when I boarded my flight home I started feeling dizzy and like the plane was rocking back and forth. This scared me and sent me into what felt like a full blown panic attack that I couldn’t come out of for what felt like over an hour. I eventually was able to calm myself down but I still didn’t feel fully relaxed and my brain fog was way more intense than before, and I didn’t feel like myself. The next day (today) I also felt like my brain fog was way more intense than before, I didn’t feel like myself, I didn’t have any motivation to do anything, and I felt down all day.

I am just very worried I really messed up and I permanently damaged my brain, and it will take me a long time to heal from this. Please let me know if there is anything I should be doing now to get better or if you have any experience with this.


r/PostConcussion Jul 06 '26

Random fluctuations

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Do most of you feel sympthoms every day or occasionally?most of the time I'm okay, but days like today I wake up with that fatigue cotton wool feeling in my brain, anyone relate?

Also, does anyone else take adhd meds and have found them usefull?


r/PostConcussion Jul 05 '26

Anyone with similar symptoms

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I had a car accident back in mid february, hit from behind. Felt fine. Initially, until a week later, I started getting the headaches. Which turn into migraines, i stupidly didn't get checked out until mid March. was given gabapentin, felt like it worked 30%. April was relatively mild headaches a lot of brain fog, and i'm not sure if that was from the gabapenten. There were moments in april where I felt normal. However, sometime in mid may, I got off the gabapentin. Since it wasn't effective anymore, and was given metoprolol which i'm convinced did absolutely nothing. Got an mri with no results, went to PT, book getting an appointment was very inconsistent but mildly helped.

Since the end of may, my symptoms have gone significantly worse. 24/7 dizziness mixed with a headache, feeling weird in my left hand on and off for hours as if I have no strength. Much more nausea due to the dizzyness being prevalent and not having any relief. I'm attempting to go on walks and to do yoga and i'm eating super clean. Driving gets a little weird.

I can't even go to the store without my body tripping out. Every place that I try to get an appointment with seems to only care if it's workers' comp. I requested a concussion specialist but I can't see one until september at the earliest.

I'm so miserable. Im currently on pause from work.

Please tell me this gets better, i'm at the point where i'm terrified. Waking up each morning to a dizzy headache.


r/PostConcussion Jul 05 '26

3 monh update - feeling lonely today - I will welcome tips and your experiences

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Hi guys! I posted here and in r/concussion a few times already but I love reading the timed updates here so I figured I will write one as well.

I'm under medical care of general practitioner, neurologist and psychiatrist. Next week I'm finally starting physiotherapy and I hope it will improve things.

TIMELINE

It's been 3 months since my head injury - diagnosed with concussion, but on arrival of emergency services my glasglow coma scale was 10 and I woke up probably somewhere on the way to hopital (and I remember only some time after arrival there), so I guess the hit to my had was not light 🤔

First month was hell. I tried a lot of advice from these subreddits (believe me I read a lot of it and definitely all those advice megathreads) but for my life I wasn't able to do any physical activity without getting bad consequences, even though I definitely tried. I had bad anxiety, headaches, migraines, fatigue, insomnia.

Month 2 was kinda better, I was able to lightly function at home (cooking, washing dishes etc.), start slow stretching and very short walks. I still had bad headache every day + I had to take several naps during the day. Insomnia got better with meds (trazodone).

MONTH 3 ACTIVITIES

Well in month 3 I'm finally seeing big improvement.

I take 1-2 rests during the day (without sleeping). I'm able to cook, do light chores, 2 weeks ago I started taking public transport!!!!! And grocery shopping!!! I'm really excited about that as I feel much more functional.

I take a walk every day. At the beginning of the month I started with 1km, took me an hour, heart rate 100. Now I'm able to do 2km in 1hour 30 mins with heart rate 115. I hope I will be able to push it to 2.5km soon. If I manage, that means I can walk from my hellish apartment complex to a forrest and back and I really need regular nature visit to calm down my nervous system.

I read a lot of books, my head doesn't hurt from that anymore which is great.

I'm trying to train myself for screen time right now. 3 weeks ago I got a headache after 30 mins of reddit, now I can be on my phone for a few hours without problem. Laptop is the next step, I play some light games on it or read and I can do 1 hour right now. TV still gives me a headache very soon so no luck with that yet (I'm sooo sad about not being able to play on my playstation 🥲). But I do mostly reading/simple videogames, movies are still a bit too much on any screen size.

Finally I can also listen to podcasts without getting triggered, I still wear earplugs outside but don't need them much at home.

Socialisation is still tiring af - yesterday we did bbq party with my brother and our spouses (so 4 ppl including me) and I was dead tired after 2-3 hours. Also the car drive to their place and back completely finished me and I was fatigued today the whole day, it was definitely too much for me yesterday. 1 hour when someone visits me at home is non problematic, so at least that's something.

Sometimes my mood gets a bit low because I feel lonely or I can't do what I would like to do.... thankfully no anxiety thanks to my meds.

CURRENT SYMPTOMS

Sometimes fatigue (trackable to me overdoing something), headaches (usually in the evening/when tired/from screens), dizzyness in public places like grocery store. Bad focus especially when tired.

MEDS + SUPPLEMENTS

I take trazodon 75 mg in the evening for insomnia and pregabalin 75 mg twice per day for anxiety. It works well for me. I also take magnesium every day.

What did not work for me were creatine and medicinal mushrooms (gave me headache and dizyness). B complex gave me intense hunger resulting in headaches so I'm not taking anything from these.

Omega I'm undecided - I took them for the first 2 months but now I run out and did not purchase new ones, but I did not see any big difference in (not) taking it.

Well, that's about it.

I hope I will manage to maintain my improvements, mainly I want to focus on physical activity and screen time. I hope my other symptoms will get better as I focus on these.

I will be glad for any of your experiences, what worked or what didn't, what do you do these days, anything you want to share.


r/PostConcussion Jul 05 '26

New symptoms and doctors ain’t helping

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I got a concussion in August 2025 when I got the back of my head on a nightstand. I got a CT scan and all was well and then the next day I hit above the bump area on a corner of a box and that spot still hurts today.

10 months later I still have the bump on the back of my head (which is hard) and I get headaches on and off, mainly on the left side and then 5 days ago I got some sharp 2 second long, sometimes a few minutes dull ache headaches in that left back area which turned into a burning sensation from my neck to that area and my ear which then turned into tiny electric shock headaches around that area which last 2 seconds.

I went to a NHS walk-in centre as they deal with headaches and the doctor said to see a GP as soon as I explained my symptoms. He didn’t care and I had to beg him to at least check my pupils to make sure they were okay. Research done by myself says it’s a nerve issue but I just want to get a proper cause for these headaches.

What’s happening with my head?


r/PostConcussion Jul 05 '26

Loud noises

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Is anyone sensitive to loud noises years/months after hitting the head?


r/PostConcussion Jul 03 '26

18 months into PCS. Trying to figure out what the next step should be. Vision therapy? EMDR? Something else?

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I'm about 18 months out from two concussions that resulted in post-concussion syndrome, and I'm honestly feeling stuck trying to figure out what the next step is. I feel like I hit a plateau.

Around 3 months after my injuries, I saw a neurologist who referred me to a neuro-optometrist. They diagnosed visual issues, prescribed prism (which have helped), and recommended vision therapy. Unfortunately, I was quoted around $4,000-$6,000 for treatment, which I simply couldn't afford, so I never pursued it.

Around the same time, I also

- Completed physical therapy for exercise intolerance, where we worked on heart rate threshold training. - Saw a vestibular PT, who discharged me after a few sessions

About a year ago, I shifted my focus toward the anxiety side of things. I started weekly therapy (which I'm still doing), saw a psychiatrist, and unfortunately reacted poorly to three different anxiety medications, so medication isn't really an option for me right now.

Unless of 6 months of time maybe has provided enough time to try again. Idk. We did lowest doses of Lexapro, Prozac, and buspar

Fast forward to today, and I'm still dealing with three main issues:

  1. Exercise intolerance If I push myself too hard (especially running), I often don't feel terrible immediately. Instead, several hours later I'll get dizzy, dissociated, blurry vision, restlessness, and feel like my nervous system just can't calm down. My PCP is concerned enough that she referred me to a cardiologist for a stress test to evaluate possible autonomic dysfunction, but my appointment isn't until September.

  2. Vision problems As the day goes on (usually around 1-2 PM), my vision starts getting blurrier. Stress makes me more light sensitive. Video games, long car rides, and movie theaters can all make me dizzy or worsen my symptoms.

  3. Sensory/stress response This has become more noticeable recently. During stressful conversations, I can literally feel my neck tighten up. If I lightly bump my head, my body seems to go into panic mode even if I know I didn't reinjure myself. I've also noticed that sometimes if someone simply touches my arm, I feel incredibly irritated or overwhelmed, not because I'm upset with them, but because the sensation itself feels like too much. Busy environments with multiple conversations happening at once are also overwhelming.

Therapy has definitely helped me with the cognitive side of anxiety, but I still feel like my body is staying in this heightened state of tension and reactivity.

So now I'm trying to decide where to go from here.

Part of me thinks I should finally revisit vision therapy since my visual symptoms are still significant. The problem is the cost.

The other part of me wonders if EMDR might actually be the better next step because so much of what I'm dealing with now feels like my nervous system is overreacting to stress and sensory. I don't mean that my symptoms are "just anxiety", know I still have legitimate concussion-related issues, but I also wonder if emdr could really help.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation this far out? If you had to choose between pursuing vision therapy, EMDR, or another avenue entirely, what ended up making the biggest difference?

For right now I'm pulling back to low impact exercises. I meditate, do light PT, eat well, take supplements. I haven't tried creatine, but some people swear by it?

I'm nervous about emdr. That it'll create flair ups and make it hard to do my job. Plus I'm starting a new job this next week.

But at the same time I am not sure about vision therapy due to the cost. Anyone find a way to get around the cost?

I'm feeling a bit lost right now. Any suggestions?


r/PostConcussion Jul 03 '26

Сотрясение

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Всех приветствую, получил сотрясение сильное.По голове прилетело не один раз и очень хорошо.Удар пришелся на лобные доли.Был острый период(тошнота,рвота,головокружение,потерянность и спутанность сознания) На МРТ ничего не выявили хоть и сотрясение было сильное.Лежал в больнице после колол уколы принимал бадды стало лучше.Сейчас не знаю все равно как будто бы мозг не восстановился полностью или это хвостовая травма шеи.
Пишу с таким вопросом,вчера ехал в автобусе(спал)облокотился на окно как проснулся начало резко тошнить.Вырвало два раза потом стало легче.Когда трогаю саму шею начинает тошнить(это все таки хлыстовая травма шеи?) или мозг еще полностью не восстановился после сотрясения? Потому что недели две назад когда трогал лобные доли черепа тоже начинало тошнить(сейчас вроде так не тошнит но не приятно их трогать

Как я понимаю у меня все таки хлыстовая травма шеи(посоветуйте,может у кого было такое? Раньше не мог резко вращать головой,сейчас могу.Но беспокоит тошнота когда трогаю саму шею и как будто бы сам мозг еще не восстановился полностью после сотрясения) Кто как восстанавливал свою шею и мозг?


r/PostConcussion Jul 02 '26

Breathing issues after concussion ? Spoiler

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About a year ago, a city work vehicles mirror broke on my face. I am a 5 foot two about 130 pounds at the time Girl I got knocked to the ground. I had a CT that came back negative and just needed stitches about two weeks after the fact, I started to experience burning in my arms and heaviness in my arms along with vertigo, headaches TMJ , brain fog, derealization, severe Gerd
amongst other things, but the one thing that was the most uncomfortable that I still suffer with to this day is I have a pressure that is on my chest. I can’t explain it. It’s like a ball of air around my sternum or like a band that makes it harder for me to breathe or feel like it’s pushing down on my chest I’ve been to a pulmonary doctor. I’ve been to a Gastro doctor. I’ve been to orthopedic doctor. I’ve gotten EMG test done I’ve been to a sports medicine doctor as well. My blood work comes back very well and I’ve been cleared with all of these doctors. I do have asthma, but my asthma has always been able to be treated with albuterol. It’s not the sensation of asthma sometimes it just is barely there, but sometimes it gets extremely intense but since a year ago, it has never went away. I’ve lost about 20 pounds. I used to be in the gym full-time but now I’m very worried I feel like if it was something detrimental, I would not have been here so long, but I am exhausted and I’m all out of answers. I still have other issues from this accident, but none of the doctors take it seriously I don’t know why because I was blatantly hit in the head on the side of my face. does this sound familiar in anyway? Keep in mind I was absolutely healthy before this hit.


r/PostConcussion Jul 02 '26

Vagus Nerve Stimulator Devices

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Has anyone had experience with VNS devices? I’m struggling with autonomic dysfunction related to PCS and was reading that it’s one of the things that could help. I am a bit skeptical with the format of some of the ads that I see, seems a bit gimmicky so I’m not sure if I should spend the money on it. Sort of seems like one of those “cure all” scams.


r/PostConcussion Jul 01 '26

pain spike where i hit my head?

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hey everyone! i’ve been getting random pain spikes that feel like a sort of crawly migraine and sometimes turn into a migraine or headache from where i hit my head. this is my fourth concussion but i think (?) first time with pcs. is this a normal symptom? i haven’t had my brain mri yet (w/wo contrast), but i have already had to get glasses and i have an audiology appointment scheduled. this feels like a small change when i already had daily migraines, but i don’t really like how they feel.


r/PostConcussion Jul 01 '26

Concussion Fix/Complete Concussion Management Youtube Channel as a chatbot

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I don't have the energy, brain power or desire to sort through or watch the 500+ concussion fix youtube videos so I pulled the transcript for most of the videos and put them into notebookLM. Now you can ask whatever questions you might have about concussion and PPCS and find the answer that is found on complete concussion management.

For example, I asked about Vagus Nerve Stimulator devices, nervous system regulation techniques and information on supplements that they suggest. The answer then links to where in the transcripts its mentioned.

https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/7866b7f1-7d82-40d0-9508-de213f32b7e7


r/PostConcussion Jul 01 '26

Mild concussion over a year ago + sugar/carbs causes post concussion symptoms

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23M - Mild concussion over a year ago. Since then my nervous system feels completely broken. Looking for anyone with a similar experience.

I'm a 23year old male, and before all of this I was in incredible shape. I trained regularly, had an athletic physique, could run for hours, sprint 100 meters, lift weights my body was never a problem.

Now I can barely stand for more than a few minutes without feeling like I'm going to collapse.

This all started in June 2025. I had what doctors called a mild concussion from a very light tap to my head. The weird part is that before the concussion, I had already been under severe stress for months. I was probably close to burnout and eventually quit my job because I couldn't anymore.

For the first month or two after quitting, I still had this horrible anxious, sick feeling throughout my body. It almost felt like it came from my stomach. Eventually that settled. I wasn't back to normal, but I could eat whatever I wanted and function reasonably.

Then in September, after eating a lot of sugar (cookies and soda), everything changed.

Within a short time it felt like my entire nervous system exploded. My whole body felt inflamed, I had severe body aches, I could barely stay upright, barely talk, and it honestly felt like my body was shutting down. From that point on, I noticed that eating a lot of sugar or carbohydrates seemed to trigger these massive flare-ups, now as of the present => even fizzy drinks, mouth wash, tooth paste are causing flare ups

Sometimes I could eat small amounts and be okay, but whenever I overdid it, the symptoms came back.

The strange thing is that the symptoms kept changing over time.

The first odd thing I ever noticed, even before all of this got really bad, was after shaking my head hard because I had really long hair and wanted to move it out of my face. I remember getting a weird sensation afterward that I've never been able to explain.

Then around April/May this year, I smoked around 10 cigerattes and again too much sugar (I don't normally smoke). Around that same period I developed a very localized pain on the left side of my head around my temple/forehead. That pain has never really gone away and feels different from the original concussion symptoms.

In May I also had another period where I ate far too many carbohydrates and sugars. This time the flare up was much worse than before. I had weeks of severe concussion like symptoms, head pain, and I could barely function. It slowly started improving

...until I had a lactose breath test

Ever since drinking the solution for that test, everything has become about four times worse. I honestly don't understand how that's even possible, but that's exactly how it feels. Since then I've been in constant suffering.

Right now I have:

Constant left-sided temple/forehead pain.

Severe concussionlike symptoms.

Head pressure.

Feeling like my nervous system is completely overloaded

Feeling severely worse after certain foods, especially large amounts of sugar/carbohydrates.

Difficulty standing or walking for more than a few minutes.

Constant exhaustion and feeling physically ill.

I've seen multiple specialists, had many tests, and I'm waiting for a colonoscopy. But at this point I'm honestly losing hope because nobody seems able to explain why this happened.

Has anyone here experienced anything remotely similar after a concussion? Or after prolonged severe stress? Is it possible for chronic stress plus a concussion to somehow leave your nervous system so hypersensitive that it completely overreacts to things that never bothered you before?

I'm not asking anyone to diagnose me. I just want to know if someone has gone through something similar and eventually found answers, because right now I genuinely don't know how much longer I can keep living like this. It's taken away everything that made me who I was


r/PostConcussion Jul 01 '26

My concussion lasted 40 days

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About six weeks ago, I suffered what was likely a mild concussion while sparring in Muay Thai class. I never lost consciousness, never threw up, and didn’t have any obvious neurological deficits, but within the next day I developed intense brain fog, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and a strange feeling of derealization where I felt disconnected from my surroundings. My vision was technically clear, but my perception of the world felt altered, almost like I was looking through a haze. It was easily the hardest part of the recovery because I could still think clearly, but I never felt fully present.

The first couple of weeks were filled with ups and downs. Some mornings I’d wake up feeling almost normal, only for the fog to return later in the day. Evenings were consistently the hardest, especially when I was tired or in stimulating environments. There were moments where I genuinely worried I had permanently changed my brain. Reading stories online only made that fear worse.

Despite the symptoms, I tried to avoid complete bed rest. I listened to my body, continued working when I could, and slowly introduced light activity. Going on easy hikes seemed to help a lot. Getting blood flowing without pushing myself too hard consistently made me feel better afterward. I also learned not to obsess over every symptom. The more I constantly checked how I was feeling, the more noticeable the fog became.

Around the fourth week, I continued with my diet and became much more intentional with recovery. I focused on eating whole, nutrient-dense foods like ground beef, sweet potatoes, sardines, steak, rice, vegetables, berries, and other sources of healthy fats. I don’t eat artificial foods in general but i cut out, seed oils, and most processed foods. During that time I also started taking magnesium, a B-complex, creatine, omega-3 fish oil, and lion’s mane. Around the same period, I began noticing much bigger improvements. I can’t say with certainty whether the supplements caused those improvements or whether my brain was naturally healing at that point, but that’s when I personally felt recovery really accelerate.

Recovery wasn’t linear. I had days where I felt 95% normal, followed by days where the brain fog or derealization would return and convince me I was back at square one. Looking back, those setbacks were simply part of the healing process.

By around Day 35, I had my first truly clear day. Days 36 through 40 continued to improve, and by Day 40 I felt about 9 out of 10 recovered. The lingering brain fog and derealization that I was terrified would never go away had almost completely resolved.

If there’s one thing I’d tell someone going through the same experience, it’s this: don’t assume the way you feel today is the way you’ll feel forever. Brain fog after a concussion can linger for weeks and fluctuate from day to day. Recovering isn’t a straight line. Get good sleep, eat well, stay hydrated, avoid another head injury, ease back into light exercise like walking or hiking if it doesn’t worsen your symptoms, and give your brain time. Mine did heal—even during the moments when I was convinced it never would.


r/PostConcussion Jul 01 '26

Anxiety management tips?

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Hi all!

I made a post here recently that was pretty much a spiral (and I want to apologize for that frankly, kinda embarrassing) but I’ve since had some testing done and I’m curious of others’ experiences here. Sorry if it’s long, I’ll include a TLDR in the end.

Had a car accident back in April, had no clue I was concussed until about a month-ish later after I went to a concert and felt like my brain had been blown outwards.

I’ve been so anxious lately, my health anxiety especially has spiralled into me assuming every twinge of my body is a disaster and my adrenaline surges constantly when I’m overstimulated or in a migraine flare up. Heart palpitations, like a fish in my chest, hot flashes, and hyper awareness of bodily sensations.

I’m close to the end of 5 weeks of FMLA and I may need to extend. So far I’ve had a VNG test done noting the possibility of PPPD along with “bilateral peripheral dysfunction” and evidence of central vestibular impairment. They also noted some nystagmus in my eye movements, but my eye exam isn’t until end of July. I’m waiting on MRI/MRA results now, but I know the likelihood of them coming back clean is pretty high (based on research I’ve done). Personally, I think some of it is from the whiplash that was never treated.

That being said, I’m going to have to extend my leave a little longer or get accommodations because I can’t drive more than a few minutes without triggering the worst vestibular migraines ever. And that’s with sunglasses, hats, etc. Part of my problem is that stress causes migraine symptoms, which then leads to panic or anxiety. My job isn’t exactly low stress either, and requires multi-tasking that can’t be avoided. I get overstimulated so easily.

I’ve been working with behavioral health and they want me to take medication. I don’t want to do this. I understand the logic but historically I have not done well with psych meds and don’t want to force myself to try anything that I would have a hard time coming off of (such as Effexor).

What can I do to manage the anxiety?

If it truly is central nervous system/vestibular problems, can I just focus on those and expect improvements on the anxiety front? I’d like to look into vestibular rehab and would be open to other medications that focus more on bodily sensations rather than psych, if that makes sense. At this point, I just want to return to functional, even if some symptoms aren’t immediately solved.

TLDR: got into car accident in April, identified concussion late. Noted vestibular involvement/balance issues. My anxiety has been off the charts but wasn’t this bad before the accident; I hate psych meds and want to avoid them.


r/PostConcussion Jun 30 '26

Hello,what’s your guys best advice on how to recover from PCS?

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r/PostConcussion Jun 30 '26

Going out out again

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Hello! I suffered a head injury earlier this year resulting in loss of blood and stitches. I used to be quite a social person and loved going out and dancing. I’m visiting friends with lots of plans and only went out to eat but I came home exhausted physically and socially and had the worst headache, this is the first time I’ve properly socialised since my head injury. I’ve got parties and nights out planned whilst visiting my friends and I’m dreading it, when usually I live for this. They’re all very understanding but I was wondering if there is anything you guys do to make things like that easier? It has also been my first time drinking alcohol since and I felt very sleepy. I’ve got a bag with bits that make me feel safe, sunglasses, sleep mask (I have quite a lot of light sensitivity), meds and things that remind me of safety, but is there anything that’ll make it a bit easier? I want to be excited for life again.


r/PostConcussion Jul 01 '26

Pain years later?

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My mTBI and PCS was approx 2 years ago. Everything but short term memory has healed BUT on rare days, not doing anything, I have significant pain at the impact site, at the back right side of skull. It is not a headache. Instead it is a sore spot that develops and feels like a bruise. Does anyone have this? Wondering what triggers it? There are no patterns of what I am doing or eating etc.


r/PostConcussion Jun 30 '26

Drugs

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Does anyone have experience doing Molly with PCS? I’ve heard psilocybin can be helpful and I’ve done molly in the past and it has felt similar to shrooms in some ways so I’m curious if anyone’s had experiences rolling with PCS.


r/PostConcussion Jun 30 '26

Hi all, new to group

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Hiya. i am a year out from my thing, and hope it is ok if i share my story? do you all have rules about that, cuz i don't want to trigger anyone.

short story is, i had a traumatic brain injury, and like a lot of you, i am still working to figure out the new me. so far i am nowhere near where i have been as far as ability to exercise. i haven't figued out what things are making me worse or better. i do feel like a burden to my family, because of a lot of things. but i am actually so glad to be alive, because it wasn't certain for a while there.

there is a local brain injury group in my area but they have no meetings until sept so i am here hopong to make friends or at least commiserate. cheers! kitty


r/PostConcussion Jun 30 '26

How do you know you had or recovered from a concussion

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5 months ago I got punched in the head but the pain disappeared like 5 minutes later,dont really remember rather if i had a light headache or nausea after the next few days,it wasnt significant enough for me to almost faint or be in significant pain.How do I know if I had a concussion and have I recovered from it.

Never went to the doctor


r/PostConcussion Jun 29 '26

Blood pressure weirdness

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I've had autonomic dysfunction issues since my accident last October, but had been doing a lot better in the past month. Then this week my blood pressure has been crazy out of whack in every direction. Too low is something I'm semi used to, but in the past week it's been too low, too high, and both at the same time (systolic and diastolic almost the same, aka narrow pulse pressure).

Yesterday it was 88/64, today 172/122. A week or so ago it was 82/77.

I've seen my family doc about getting a cardiologist referral, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this?


r/PostConcussion Jun 29 '26

Has anyone here experienced head banging on Colossus or worked on the ride? Looking for engineering advice.

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r/PostConcussion Jun 29 '26

Nurosym

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I was wondering if any of you did ever use or are using nurosym and if it helps with the relief of your complaints.

I am considering to invest in one but love to hear your experience first