What do you know about CONCUSSIONS and Post Concussion Syndrome?

I am having a horrible time, since I had a really bad concussion. But I keep thinking the doctor is excusing all sorts of sadness and depression and laziness and blaming it all on the concussion--I have to admit that I was NEVER lazy before, but I do think that I have reason to be seriously grieving. I just don't know enough about this to believe it will end, if it really is the concussion, and on. I fear this is my life for good. Any thoughts or experience would be most appreciated.
(These are some more symptoms--free floating anxiety, trouble concentrating, inertia that I'm experiencing, and it's been 9 months now.) HUGE car accident!

Answer:
Well, its not fair to say "its just in your mind" or that you are just imagining it all...Everyone is different and not everyones experiences are alike.. BUT I have been in 2 serious car wrecks and have suffered 4 concussions (2 very bad ones from the car accidents) and I will tell you that I only get headaches from time to time. Rarely, I notice that my coordination and balance is a little off... I never went to a neurologist, and I was never diagnosed with Post Concussion Syndrome and I'm feeling fine.

Your doctor could very well be wrong. But did you ever think it could post traumatic stress syndrome? I know its been 9 months, but memories from the accident might still be in the back of your mind more than you think. Since the 2nd accident, I get anxiety during car rides sometimes, out of nowhere. And sometimes I get depressed too. For a while, I felt like the 2nd accident ruined my life, thinking "if only it never happened". But really, I am fortunate that I lived through not 1, but 2 accidents where I very well could have died!

I hope this has helped. You'll be back on your feet soon, don't worry!

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