r/Concussion

I've been struggling with the executive functioning needed to book appointments so don't have much that shows actual deficits vs just me reporting symptoms.

I contacted a few private neurosychologists and can't afford that path. I just did a cognitive communication test with a speech language pathologist that was helpful. What else can I do to objectively measure cognitive issues? My doctor hasn't referred me anywhere either, so I'm wondering about public offerings (I suppose they have neuropsychs now that I think of it).

I'm autistic so don't feel my body's sensations very well (poor interoception) and when my brain gets overstimulated I go non verbal. I'm struggling to get care cause I can't tell people what's wrong so I'm trying to get tests that show on paper where my cognitive deficits are.

Yesterday, I accidentally hit the back of my head on a corner while picking something up. I slept for 12 hours overnight as I had a headache directly after. My friends and I have plans to go out tonight and I have tickets to a concert tomorrow. The reason I am really wanting to go out is because I was the one that convinced my friends to all go out before I had hit my head. I plan on bringing ear plugs and not having any alcohol. If I do drink it would just be one. I know it is in my best interest to stay in and rest, but if I do go out, what might happen? In addition, will going out cause any permanent damage to my brain? Some symptoms that I feel are dizziness when bending over, eyes not quite focusing completely, and periodic headaches that don’t hurt too badly. In advance, thank you for your response.

Literally got this injury in pathetic way possible: I headbutted and flinched into a wall and impact still makes me feel like I can't even "feel" the half of my skull damaged: just pain and a stabbing feeling that hasn't left to remind me of my stupid decision. It feels like even with all work recommended and promise it can "recover"... i don't believe it. I believe I am broken beyond repair, I believe I don't deserve to function in the world, I believe I shouldn't even have life worth recovering if even with all my exercise and habit fixes (2 month no smoking since incident, 2 years no drinking) it feels like it is all useless. How the hell can I even be ok with myself and my failure if even the stuff supposedly meant to fix you doesn't work?

I’m recovering from a concussion and struggling to get any meaningful follow-up care. I’ve already been evaluated in the ER, had a normal CT scan, and received a diagnosis.

My symptoms are generally improving, but I’m still dealing with some fatigue and occasional headaches. I’d really like guidance on managing recovery, but my PCP, neurologist, and local concussion clinics have no appointments available for a month or more.

I’m finding it incredibly frustrating that the only immediate option seems to be returning to the ER, which is expensive and isn’t really designed for ongoing concussion management.

For anyone who’s been in a similar situation, how did you navigate getting care? Were there alternative providers, telehealth services, or other resources that actually helped? Did you find ways to get professional guidance without waiting a month for an appointment?

I’m trying to figure out how people realistically manage concussion recovery when timely healthcare simply isn’t available.

Any practical suggestions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.

I'm wondering how quickly a mild (possibly very mild) concussion takes to heal? If you've experienced this, how long did it take for you? I was reading Reddit and am freaked out about not fully recovering or recovering taking longer than urgent care and my PCP told me.

This happened exactly two weeks ago about an hour before I went to bed. I remember thinking my head really hurts by the time I was laying down, but was so busy when it occurred I didn't think about it.

Ache (not a true headache) in the spot I bumped was prominent for a few days, so I went to urgent care on day 3-4. They said it was just a goose egg and to ice it. Just saw my PCP this week and she was like it might be a mild concussion actually.

At the time of urgent care (day 3ish), I felt kind of dizzy/unbalanced (yet could walk just fine) and slightly nauseous, but I over think medical stuff and it wasn't too bad. That first week, felt just those minor symptoms with a couple days having more prominent ache feelings where I hit my head.

This past week, I feel like there's more dizziness/unbalanced feeling and nausea. I think most nausea is anxiety induced though.

Today is the 2 week mark. The ache where I hit my head is still present, but is definitely less. Dizziness gets better during the day, but can come back at night with too much screens.

I'm supposed to go to a concert on the exact 3 week mark. I'm so nervous and wondering if it'll be fine? I'd hate to cancel on the person I'm going with. I socialized with friends all day today and it went better than expected.

A friend slapped my back, I’m concerned it will make my concussion worse, is this possible/likely?

I was around 10 and decided to pick up a big axe and lifted over my head to try to chop wood. But instead, it was too heavy, it swung backwards and slammed into the back of my head. Would that be an explanation for memory loss? In lack of being able to remember names and dates? No..I never went to the hospital.

So... it's been 3 months since I got my concussion (it was a mild one,).

I kinda feel better now. I just had to take Omega 3, Bisglycinate magnesium and D3+K2 vitamins like a maniac (i'm still going to take them in the future), and now I want to try green tea to see if it does wonders.

College has started and I want to focus more, I used to drink black tea before I got my second concussion and I didn't have issues, but i'm not so sure now.