How to Live with Post-Concussion Sydrome

Living with post-concussion syndrome (PCS) can be challenging, but with proper management and support, you can improve your symptoms and live a happy life. Take it from someone who’s experienced it before and knows that it will be extremely challenging yet worth it.

Here is a handful of things to address if you are continuing to suffer. You may have checked off a lot of these boxes but don’t be afraid to readdress things to help improve your life even further.

Skipping on medical professionals, these are a few things you can start to work on yourself but remember to speak with your medical team before making any drastic changes!

• Avoiding triggers!

• Reducing stress

• Work on sleep

• Nutrition plan

• Keep up with therapy at home

• Give yourself grace

• Pay attention to cognitive fatigue

• Join a support group

• Research into upcoming suggestions for PCS

Remember that everyone's experience with PCS is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. This makes it very important to not to compare to others during your recovery. Take time to address the list above in stages, we can’t change everything at once as it can be very overwhelming.

Your best might look differently each day but what matters is that you are doing your best!