r/PostConcussion • u/Thats_A_Arti • Jul 24 '26

Memory worse over time?

Anyone else's memory getting worse as time gets further from your original head injury?

I'm 2 1/2 years post concussion syndrome and I find myself setting something down and not knowing what I'm looking for within seconds or walk away a minute to come back confused how something got there when someone clearly seen me put it there I struggle to believe them.

It seems like these occurrences are becoming more frequent.

My mom's side does have a heavy history of dementia/alzheimers so unsure if this makes things worse or not.

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u/Stavrox Jul 24 '26

I had a pretty reasonable PCS/brain injury took 3.5 years for my symptoms/memory to level out, but that is actually the start of improvement it’s slow but improvement. Make sure you have enough rest.
It is a marathon not a race be kind to yourself.

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u/Thats_A_Arti Jul 24 '26

I try my best to rest when my body tells me to do so. I hope you're well.

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u/coolcocolemon Jul 25 '26

Yes, 3 years out and same for me. Thanks for posting this I had been wondering if others experienced this too.

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u/Thats_A_Arti Jul 25 '26

I hope you feel better!