<p>Wait, wait, I’m fine though, right?</p>
<p>I really hope your ■■■■■■■■. This is sad</p>
<p>Yes, one of the worst was my freshman year, I was playing center and I was filling for a pulling guard and I down blocked the DT. I put him to the ground and went to the backer… My mistake, I was too high so we went head to head. I was seeing doubles after the play.</p>
<p>Hey op… I have post concussion syndrome. I have had a lot of concussions in my life and my most recent accident left me out of school for three months sophomore year. I still have daily symptoms but my experiences aren’t typical. Long term effects and PCS tends to result from multiple concussions that are fairly rapid in succession. So essentially, don’t freak out too much because it seems you don’t fit the profile, but if you have any concerns or questions feel free to ask. I’m very open about my condition. Best of luck :)</p>
<p>I hate to keep talking about the same thing. But this response scared the hell out of me…</p>
<p>"I hate to be one to support your hypochondria but your worries are correct. But, I would not worry to much until you have finished growing up. Your brain will continue to mature until you are about 25 years old. </p>
<p>My greatest concern for you is the head slaps. They are likely sub-concussive impacts. They can have a cumulative effect. It can take years to show symptoms. </p>
<p>You have two options. Worry about it.
Or, Do something about it. </p>
<p>I suggest the latter.
Get started on good brain nutrition. There are plenty of posts on this forum about nutrition and vitamins. Do a search and you will find them. Purpose to avoid any further head impacts of any severity. No soccer ball heading. No contact sports. No martial arts sparing with contact. </p>
<p>Your brain is at an age where it can still improve. There are online and for purchase software programs that hep you keep your brain exercised. Posit science and Lumosity are the popular ones. </p>
<p>Your IQ is the last brain characteristic impacted in many cases. It allows many to overcome many of the Post Concussion Syndrome symptoms. </p>
<p>My IQ is at a similar level but my processing speed and memory functions are severely reduced. The symptom that takes the most effort is the tendency for outbursts of anger, etc. There are choices you can make to learn to control this symptom. This skill will be a life changer as you learn it. </p>
<p>Over time, you may have symptoms that become evident. Don;'t worry about them. Instead, learn the work-arounds and other accommodations that allow many to overcome them. A full life is possible.</p>
<p>Let us know about any symptoms you need to work on.</p>
<p>My best to you."</p>
<p>"All concussions cause permanent damage. Most of those symptoms will not show up unless the subject is under stress. Most people are dead wrong, including most doctors. The research about subconcussive impacts was done over 20 years ago but the medical community is still not accepting these truths. The permanent damage research was done in the 1970’s and repeated in the 1990’s. It is still not accepted.</p>
<p>The concept of full recovery is a misnomer. It currently means the subject has recovered to a condition where all ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) can be done. This is a short sighted term. The ADL’s made be doable but the stress load can impact ADL’s and other situations. Test taking is not an ADL. Test taking can be impacted by concussions, especially if the subject is under stress. </p>
<p>Just because the subject appears recovered and may even think they have recovered 100%, the lasting damage will eventually become symptomatic. </p>
<p>There is nothing that can be done to change this long term situation. But, you can do things to minimize the symptoms that return. Avoiding further impacts of any intensity is the most important. The concussed and sub-concussed brain is far more sensitive to further injury. </p>
<p>Your intellectual potential is not something to worry about. You should be more focused on learning to live a low stress life with good nutrition. Intellectual performance may be hampered in some situations but it is not difficult to avoid those situations. </p>
<p>The cultural imperative to go at max speed to achieve everything possible is false. There are always trade offs, whether one has a concussion history or not. By learning to live a stress free and balanced life, you intellectual potential can still be achieved. </p>
<p>btw, I disregard the Class 1,2,3,4,5 definition of concussions. There is not a direct relationship between initial concussion intensity and long term symptoms. There are too many variables. The attempt to grade concussions is for the benefit of the statisticians, not the patient. </p>
<p>Skiing is not a dangerous sport regarding concussions. Many skiers wear helmets today. I believe the biggest risk is due to irresponsible behaviors. I wear a helmet to protect my head from other skiers and boarders. </p>
<p>If you practice safe skiing, you should be able to minimize the risk. Try not to stop in congested areas. Use good equipment. Be aware of the reckless skiers and boarders. Don’t keep skiing when you are tired. Most injuries happen in the latter half of the day. I know because I was a National Ski Patrol. Enjoy skiing. It is a fabulous sport. </p>
<p>Saugus, My biggest concern is for you to learn to control you anxiety. Hypochondria is an anxiety disorder. If you continue to worry and it effects your life, you need professional help. Seek it and use it. Living in fear is not living. It is existing. You may have some tendencies for anxiety as a symptom of your concussion. A professional therapist who has experience with PCS will be a great find. </p>
<p>Seek some good help and learn to enjoy life. You will do fine if you get the help you need.</p>
<p>And, when you see your culture ‘head slapping,’ speak up and try to stop this damaging behavior. </p>
<p>My best to you."</p>
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<p>Again, shut the hell up</p>
<p>Op, you’re kind of offensive to people with pcs. You’d know if you have it because it would not allow you to live a normal life. Calm down.</p>
<p>This sounds like OCD.</p>
<p>before you know it, you’ll worry about other things related to your health besides IQ, and then worry some more.</p>
<p>There are SO many variables and things that can affect your health that could easily go over your head: </p>
<p>Maybe that fish you ate Sunday night had tons of mercury and your IQ dropped 2 points.</p>
<p>Maybe you were dropped on the head as a child but you never knew.</p>
<p>Maybe you already HAD a concussion but it was so severe you don’t remember it.</p>
<p>I used to have this kind of fear, (heck I even made a thread about it but there were no replies). But now I don’t really care …(maybe something lowered my IQ therefore I don’t care about it anymore?)</p>
<p>Chill Saugus</p>
<p>This kid on my lacrosse team apparently got a concussion and he’s missed the last three weeks of school. We just think his vagina’s aching.</p>