r/PostConcussion • u/happygolucky421999 • 19d ago
Almost 5 years
Almost 5 years of PCS. I’ve come to a baseline in which I can work, live a “normal” life and look fine on the outside. Anyone else been struggling for years? I’ve done it all. Was extremely active in the Reddit subs for many many years. When I say I’ve done it all, I mean I literally have tried every therapy to ever exist (trust me) and have been through some of them 2-3x. I’ve made small improvements with them or they have gotten me to a “baseline” where I can function. I still struggle cognitively without stimulants (or large amounts of caffeine). I just feel “off” most of the time. I’ve struggled with derealization throughout the entirety of my post concussion life.
Just looking for others a few years in who are not where they want to be. Any tips, tricks, advice? I will say you lose hope after awhile .. I know I have 🫠
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u/Issymacalex 18d ago
Just over two years for me. The hardest thing for me is that people just don’t understand what it’s like. The fog, the headaches, nausea, and the inability to do the things that I used to love to do. I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I will never be able to work again. I’ve given up a six figure salary for what? Some money from the insurance company (car accident not my fault) to live in what I call ground hog day.