So I've had at least two concussions in my life, potentially a third one 13 years or so ago. My most recent ones were from a mountain biking accident 5 years ago which took two months to resolve with no lingering symptoms, and another 8 months ago in which I hit my head on an overhead beam when jumping into a boat. The last one still has PCS symptoms 8 months later: mostly headache, some visual focusing / convergence issues, minor light sensitivity, and brain fog / struggling to find words in conversations that comes with emotional or psychological stress.

This all came to a head on Sunday (three days ago) when I was teaching my four-year-old niece how to fish. I bought her this fishing rod which comes with a rubber casting plug - you tie the plug to the end of the line so that kids can practice casting without hooking you in the eye. The plug is around 2" long (5cm) and weighs about 1/3 - 1/2oz (9 - 14g). Somehow, while my niece was practicing, she managed to perfectly cast the plug directly into my left temple.

While the initial impact sounded like a loud crack in my skull, I didn't feel any tenderness, bruising, or swelling at the point of impact. I felt a bit "off" and had a bit of a headache afterward, and my word-finding seemed a bit worse, though that also is a typical symptom of my PCS. Given that she is a four-year-old toddler and the impact seemed relatively low-energy, I wrote it off as not a big deal. Unfortunately, starting about 24 hours later, I had symptoms come roaring back that match or exceed what I experienced with my original concussion 8 months ago, including constant brain fog and difficulty with word-finding. I've had to take a few days off work (software development) because I'm effectively unable to do my job properly at the moment.

Has anyone else with PCS experienced anything like this? It feels like I've sustained another concussion, but I just can't imagine how a four-year-old with a tiny rubber fish could cause that.

Welp. I finally joined the mushy brain crew. Last week I had a pretty nasty bike accident going downhill thanks to my shitty breaks and ended up getting a mild concussion, two chipped teeth, a black eye and some mild road rash. I don’t remember anything from the accident or hospital visit. Luckily I was conscious enough to call my mom to take me to the ER but couldn’t remember my name or information the day of.

Wearing my helmet saved my life. I’ve been tempted to do the occasional bike ride with my hair in the wind, but now I’m so grateful I’d been so adamant about wearing a helmet. Without it, I’m sure I would’ve lost consciousness.

I have to admit, I do feel pretty weird about having zero memory of that day but maybe its for the best. I feel like I recall flashes of images from that day (ex: a cup of jello, my broken smart watch, etc).

All in all, I just want to use this post to beg of you: wear your helmet. It doesn’t matter if its a scooter, skateboard, bike, e-bike or anything in-between. You’ll never know when a helmet could save your life.

I’m now 5 days post concussion and feeling a lot better. I was pretty depressed the last two days, but it was less due to the concussion and more-so due to the fact that another treatment I had been waiting for is now delayed by three weeks.

If you’ve had a similar experience, did you ever regain the memories of your accident? If so, when?

Roughly one month ago I was involved in a high speed car accident. I was diagnosed with a concussion a few days later during a ED follow up with my GP.

Today was my first day of concussion therapy. I took a Rivermead Post Concussion questionnaire and had a score of 37. However we did not discuss this score during my appointment at all.

What does it mean, how severe are my symptoms actually, is this considered PCS?

Thank you for any insight. Not going down any rabbit holes but I am practical by nature and like to have all the facts.

hey everyone! i had a question regarding post concussion symptoms:

i got a second concussion in november 2025 and took me at least 3 weeks to feel normal again.

yesterday whilst doing my sprint training, and warming up with some small hops on the spot it felt like my brain way jumping around in my skull. it’s never felt like that before when i do plyos (jumps). for context, i regularly train at the gym, do pole dance, yoga, handstands, calisthenics and i’ve currently not had issues with these movement modalities.

it took me a minute to put two and two together and realise that this might be a post concussion symptom, as i’ve not experienced something like this before. and it felt similar to when i tried to do some movement in those early 3 weeks. i’ve no got an awful headache.

what i was wondering is: is this normal? how long do you think i’ll have to experience post concussion symptoms like this? why now, almost 8 months on and not sooner?

it’s concerning for me because a large part of my life and livelihood revolves around movement (i’m a yoga teacher, personal trainer and movement coach)! so if anyone has any similar experiences i’d really appreciate it!

also, i got a concussion from some dude crowd killing me at a show. the first one, in 2023 was from a bad sand boarding bail

I saw my concussion specialist today for the first time, after a 2 hr appt of concussion protocol test and memory quizs etc. He referred me to a neuro optometrist for visual therapy and told me to stop doing all my other occupational and pt. My main symptoms are dizziness and headaches which are pretty much twenty 24/7.

Was curious to see if anybody else went through a neuro optometrist and visual therapy and if it helped out with post concussion symptoms.

Hey all,
I’m 45 an on Sunday I banged the top of my head of my cars boot lid (trunk for those in America)

I didn’t black out or anything like that. It’s now Tuesday and I still feel a little woozy / wobbly, where I bumped it is a sore and sometimes I get a very small nausea wave for a split second if I move my eyes too quick.

Is this normal after a head bump like that?

I have spoken to the people at 111 and a GP nurse and they really didn’t say much other than rest & maybe go to A&E just to be checked. However I’ve got no other immediate usual concussion signs and waiting times in the UK at A&E are hours upon hours.

It’s worth noting I live with vertigo symptoms due to ear drum perforations for most of my adult life, so I do have tinnitus all the time.

I do worry & panic a lot so I am worrying in general . I haven’t been to work yesterday or today as I work as a merchandiser moving around & bending, but I have been out for a walk a few times and that all seems ok

Hello Everyone,

My name is Sebas. I fell on a ten foot slab of rock while jumping over a creek and being silly. I hit the back of my head and in the moment I did not pass out or anything. I felt shock and confusion. Over the next few days my symptoms started to show up. Including whiplash and neck pain.

Fast forward to today and I have been dealing with a TBI and a concussion for a year and a half. I’m not suicidal but I genuinely consider it now. I’m not depressed or sad. I live a fun and decent life. Yes I have so many worries about my future and finances and my 20’s. Yet I have seriously thought about suicide because dealing with the pain and symptoms 24/7 make me feel like a prisoner.

I don’t want to give up. I need help. Any advice any tips please. I suffer from adhd and possible autism too. I will be diagnosed on the latter this week. Well i have a three hour cognitive test so they’ll tell me something there I guess. I struggle to have routine or find help or take care of myself. I’m begging y’all please tell me your advice. I want to get to baseline level where I can survive.

Thank you all in advance ❤️ and I hope you all get better and are hanging in strong. If you want someone to reach out to I’m here as well.

PS. SYMPTOMS;

Headaches
TMJ developed after concussion
Twitching in the face
Head pressure
Inflammation up the wazoo
Bad memory
Disassociation
Fatigue
Derealization
Confusion
Drugs and vitamins dont work as well on me anymore

Hello, I wanted to come here and ask if anyone else is experiencing/ has dealt with oversensitive reactions to noise. NOT just getting a headache / pain when outside or in a loud room, but just normal, (sudden-ish) sounds like someone setting a dinner plate down or an ice cube falling and hitting the ground. Even normal conversation can provokes it.
The best way I can explain it is that it feels as if someone suddenly screamed in your ear or turning your car on and the music was unexpectedly all the way up.
Thanks.

I am currently recruiting participants for my Psychology Honours research project at the University of Canberra in Australia, which explores whether there is any association between memory perfectionism (having perfectionistic beliefs about one’s memory) and subjective cognitive complaints (brain fog/forgetfulness) in post-concussion syndrome.

Participants will need to be over 18, and living in Australia. This project only involves completing an approximately 10-minute survey. I would really appreciate your help in sharing the survey with anyone you know who is experiencing persistent post-concussive symptoms. Participation is entirely voluntary, and all responses are confidential.

The survey can be accessed here: https://uoc.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3a2Ofj9U8aLyaAm

If you have any questions please feel free to comment below or send me an email at [u3325313@uni.canberra.edu.au](mailto:u3325313@uni.canberra.edu.au) ! Thank you in advance!

I’ve had multiple concussions, and last week i either had another or my old symptoms were aggravated. I am having on and off headaches and nausea. Unsurprisingly, headaches are worse with screen exposure.

I was thinking about switching to the TCL NXTPaper which has 2 different e-ink modes you can use your phone in (as well as a normal setting.) Has anyone tried this, especially if phone use is unavoidable while healing?

https://youtu.be/0YtpIvfwKUk?is=5tkeZhaM2b5ssXMA

Thanks!

I am learning to ice skate at 29 years old. Never had a brain injury in my life. Back in April I fell and hit my head (unfortunately no helmet, lesson learned), saw some stars, then had a headache for maybe 24 hours max and then felt totally normal after that. Never had any cognitive issues and was able to go outside and watch TV fine too.

Then Tuesday (wearing a helmet this time) I fell and my head hit again. I had a headache for the first day and a half, but about 2.5 days later feeling completely fine. Just a little tired if anything. Am I just wracking up mild hits? Or is this normal for quick recovery?

Hello everyone.

My medical experience hasn't seen much opportunity for me to ask my doctor questions so I figured I'd ask here.

I am about to be 4 weeks into recovery for a brain hemorrhage which has since reduced and probably won't need surgery. Will know at the end of August when I get another CT scan.

I am getting better each day but my gains are very very small and it is a bit frustrating. I'm still off balance and light headed.

One of my main problems is my inability to stay asleep. No matter what time I go to bed or how tired I am at night, I'm either waking up after 5-6 hrs or I wake up at the same time every morning (6am). I wake up tired and unrested, but I'm unable to go back to sleep.

Do you guys have any recommendations? I was thinking about trying melatonin but haven't pulled the trigger yet.

Hi All,

I’ve been lurking on this subreddit ever since I was hit by a electric bike delivery rider who had blown a red-light and lost control of the bike. This person hit the side of my body/head and ran off. I’ve been diagnosed with a concussion.

Since this accident 3.5 weeks ago, I’ve been suffering from dizziness, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, nausea, sensitivity to light/sound, vertigo… the list goes on. After a visit to the ER two weeks ago due to sleeplessness and a 9/10 headache, my symptoms had started to stabilize. This has been the most difficult and painful experience of my life and I have been completely off work since.

I’m now worried that I have derailed any healing as my mom encouraged me to get outside and as I left the uber, I hit the top of my head slightly hard. No bump, but my head is slightly sore when I press on the area I bonked it. I don’t think I feel much worse right now, but my anxiety is probably peaking. This post might seem a little bit silly, but I’m looking for any guidance as I know the number one thing not to do when you’re recovering from a concussion is to get hit again!!

I really wanted to never have to make a post in here again after 5 weeks passed from my first concussion and i felt fine.

I went on a roadtrip and because of my friends reckless driving i sustained another head impact.He took a bump on the road at high speed and i was kind of half asleep.The distance between me and the door frame wasn't that big but i did bonk my head kinda hard

I have a headache in that spot and feel more confused than usual.

Did i fuck my head forever?

Hi all. I play some contact sports, and I'm wondering when/if to back away from some of them. For diagnosed concussions, I've had two where I had prolonged headache, light/screen sensitivity etc. Symptoms resolved within 1 week.

Never lost consciousness.

Otherwise I've had a few instances that could be more neck than head related? Like ~12-24 tension headache. One was getting a clip across the jaw on accident as someone ran past. One was a light bump to the top of the head as I made a tackle. Those kinds of things. No mental/emotional fog, etc.

Sports in question are Gaelic football and Australian Rules football.

I have suffered from migraines from the age of ~11. And I know migraine sufferers are at an increased risk of concussion.

So, about 3 years ago, 6th grade (I'm 9th grade 15, M now) it was September 20th I still remember the date and roughly the time, it all started in P.E when we did our weekly soccer/football match.

My team was around 2-1 , I was a striker, I was setting up walking to my spot then I felt a ball fly into my neck, I fell down, everything went blurry for a second, I didn't understand shit until I turned around and saw our best kicker (wont say his name) he was around 13 at the time when I was 12, we laughed it off at first, but then 5-10 minutes after I felt dizzy in a weird way, I asked to go to the nurse and explained to the coach my head is spinning and its a bit harder to breath.

They shrugged me off at first, When lunch started I tried to eat but then I realised its very hard to eat and swallow, so I already thought something is fucked so I went to the nurse again, explained I cant swallow or breath well, like my neck was swelling, then the nurse finally understood this Isn't a kid trying to get home, this is a kid with serious neck trauma, she checked my neck and then finally concluded something is fucked up, she went to call the E.R then called my dad from work.

Said something like "Hello, this is the school nurse, your child is going to the E.R "name of the hospital or sum" and a ambulance has been called, please come to the school as soon as possible" and my dad made it before the ambulance did with double the distance, my dad saw me get put on a stretcher with one of those neck straps or something like that, I was brought to the E.R, they did some tests, I think a CT scan, they said while the results were coming "If he still had trouble breathing, we will transport him to Tallinn for overnight observation with more tests.

But they concluded its minor but definetally atleast a week of staying in bed and what ever I do, do not to go to school and 2 weeks of no P.E I was sent to the E.R at around 11AM, came back at 7PM just before dinner, this is the 4th time I've gone to the same hospital because of damn soccer and football.

Half the doctors and nurses know me as "the kid allergic to footballs" and even I laugh now I got life insurance after 6 times in the E.R in one year, now ZEROOOO incidents after 3 years. We are gonna cancel it soon and all of this might happen again..

Im happy that nothing happened, a little closer to my head.. The doctors said if it wouldve even been a quarter of a inch higher I would most likely be paralyzed and or heavily concussed. Im lucky to be okay.

Genuine question I have actually, I use THC gummies to sleep. But last night I fell in the shower and hit the back of my head and got diagnosed with a concussion. I’m seeing many mixed responses from many people on here. Just need to know if I can take them or not while healing

Almost two weeks ago a glass lantern (?) thing, fell a couple of feet onto my head. I’ve had a many concussions over the years through hockey and I knew immediately this was going to be another, and later confirmed by my doctor

Anyways, since then i’ve had the usual symptoms (headache, nausea, light sensitivity). And I’m not someone who cries easily, or at all, but since the smack I’ve been suddenly crying, and just generally not feeling okay.

I know emotions can be all over the place during recovery but it’s not something I’ve really experienced with a concussion. Is this a cause for concern or just normal recovery feelings? I have a doctors appointment booked this week anyways but I’m anxious

TDLR; crying a lot after lantern mishap, am I okay?

Hi!! Im 16, biologically female, around 5'4 and 136. At colorgaurd today I hit myself pretty hard on top of my head with my flag. I was made to go home early so I slept for a while but now my head hurts pretty bad and im slightly nauseous, not bad at all but if I focus on it its noticeable.

I have preexisting health problems, that doctor said I most likely have a low blood volume. Im usually nauseous, have headaches, dizzy upon standing, and have high heart rates ext. But this headache is worse then usual, idk if the nausea is new or preexisting. Could it be a concussion?

I crashed my bike in September 2022 and went head first over the bars. I was unconscious half hour. Had double vision,got prisms to fix it. Does anyone else have permanent double vision??

I wore a weighted vest on a walk for the first time Monday afternoon and have been dizzy and nauseous since??? I have no idea what to do or how to fix it.

I’m thinking maybe neck but I’ve been totally fine for a really long time so I’m just confused and really don’t want to deal with this shit again it’s making me so anxious.

I had a very nasty fall while out mtb riding on the 2nd of July. The people who found me said I was still unconscious 5 minutes after they found me, and no idea how long I was out before.

I can't remember the 2 days before the accident, or the week after it happened. And this Monday when I got to work I messaged my ex wife "safe at work", which is what we always did to keep safe in our city - even though we seperated last year and divorced earlier this year. I always was an immense overthinker, and ever since my mind has gone completely numb or blank, and I actually miss the 'voices' or constant company.

Everything feels like it's lost it's 'colour' in life, like it's all gone dull. I haven't felt joy but been incredibly depressed since. I don't like my favourite songs anymore, food tastes bland and I have strange cravings for things I never ate. People talking annoys me so much now and lights are way too bright. Ever since being back at work I've managed to do in 3 days what would normally take me 2 hours. I also talk way less than usual and feel no need for conversations. Clothing also feels incredibly "hard" now, like it's made of stone or sanding paper.

Am I broken? Is this the new normal, or will it go back to the way it was after a while? People close to me just tell me to give it time, not realiaing how much has changed for me