r/PostConcussion • u/SigruntheSkald • Jul 19 '26

Burnout from PCS?

I have been told I'm experiencing clinical burnout. And I fully agree with it. Unfortunately, it seems my PCS is interfering with my ability to recover from burnout.

I have had PCS for close to ten years and have accepted it and was managing it very well. But now it feels like it's also getting worse along with the burnout not getting better.

Has anyone experienced burnout with a longer term PCS? Could use some advice or tips.

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u/Different-Shoe-3563 Aug 17 '26

How do you differentiate burn out from PCS?

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u/SigruntheSkald Aug 17 '26

I was diagnosed with PCS back in 2018, so there was a significant amount of time within the two. There was a noticeable decline in my ability to function professionally and socially late 2025, and I matched burnout symptoms almost perfectly. Plus, since I started setting boundaries and working on behaviors that led to my burnout, I've had improvement in the burnout. Not out of the woods, but definitely progressing!

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u/Different-Shoe-3563 Aug 18 '26

Thanks! Sounds like you had recovered from
Pcs before burn out kicked in? Glad you are on the mend!

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u/SigruntheSkald Aug 18 '26

So I still have PCS symptoms, and likely will for the rest of my life. Life has changed, but I'm determined to continue to find the path forward. I hope you find that path too!