The post-concussion syndrome blog
Our post-concussion syndrome blog is here to acknowledge your post-concussion experiences and to let you know that you are not alone. You’ll find materials about post-concussion syndrome in general, post-concussion depression and PCS recovery.
In addition to sharing recognition, each and every post we make is focused on empowering you by giving you the practical tools to move forward with your recovery from post-concussion syndrome in this moment.
MUST-READ
We wrote these blog posts to help you understand post-concussion syndrome and to give you the recognition you deserve: you are not alone in feeling the way you feel.
What happens when you get a concussion?
Illustrated and written in words we can all understand.
Post-concussion syndrome depression
A guide, from one survivor to another.
The difficulty with concussion diagnosis
…and why you may feel discarded by doctors.
Speed up your recovery right now
In this free guide, you’ll learn 3 actionable steps to take and accelerate your recovery right here, right now.
Browse our post-concussion syndrome blog posts
Don’t just rest your brain after a concussion (Prof. McCrea)
What to do with the advice to rest your brain after sustaining a concussion? Listen to Professor Michael McCrea, a leading concussion researcher.
Concussion & mental health (TBI Therapist podcast)
In this episode of the TBI Therapist podcast, Jen Blanchette talks with Melanie about the mental health effects of her concussion. Open to listen right away!
The best treatment for post-concussion syndrome
What is the best treatment to recover from post-concussion syndrome? Read this blog post to learn about the active treatment approach that will help you recover faster.
Alcohol and post-concussion syndrome: to drink or not to drink?
The most-asked question about alcohol and post-concussion syndrome is: can I drink a little or should I avoid it? Read this blog to find the answer (and why!).
What (not) to do for a concussion? (Concussion Talk)
Nick Mercer asks Melanie to share her concussion story and about what she learned during recovery. She explains what she wishes she had done earlier.
Neuroplasticity and brain injury (Professor Sitskoorn)
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to form and reorganize new connections. Listen to Prof. Sitskoorn to understand how this also works after injury.
Post-concussion syndrome recovery & hope
Post-concussion syndrome recovery is extremely difficult psychologically. This Concussion Stories episode shares the way of thinking that will help you to hope and move forward.
Post-concussion recovery: harmful medical advice
During post-concussion recovery, many of us feel absolutely lost. This often originates from our conversations with doctors. However, there IS reason to hope!
Brain injury recovery (TBI One Love podcast interview)
James interviews Melanie about her mild traumatic brain injury recovery and everything that came with it. Melanie especially shares about the power of choice.
Concussion diagnosis (and why you feel discarded by doctors)
Learn why you may feel your doctor doesn’t understand what’s going on with you and what YOU can do yourself to move forward with your concussion recovery.
Traumatic brain injury recovery (James Durham)
Doctors weren’t sure James would wake up from his coma. He did wake up did everything to recover. Today, he says, he is better than ever before! Listen now.
The effects of my concussion (Post-Concussion Podcast)
Bella Paige interviews Melanie about the effects her concussion had on her life. Melanie shares how she turned everything around and started recovering.
Concussions and mental health: (Prof. Wilson part 2)
In this second part of 2 Concussion Stories episodes with Professor Lindsay Wilson, Melanie and Lindsay talk about mental health and coping with a concussion.
The long-term effects of a concussion (Prof. Wilson part 1)
Listen to professor Lindsay Wilson, a neuropsychologist who is able to emphatically explain the cascade of long-term concussion effects many of us experience.
Concussion care is lacking (Em. Prof. Andrew Maas part 2)
Watch the second episodes with Andrew Maas, principal investigator of 1 of the 3 largest studies on traumatic brain injury worldwide. You’ll learn a lot!
We made a printable brain food sheet for you
The foods you eat determine the course of your recovery.
Download this free and illustrated PDF so you can stick it onto your fridge for easy guidance.
You are not alone
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