Dealing with Post Concussion Symptoms One Year Later. Suggestions?

I have had 4 major accidents that were major head injuries plus a few other things and never went to a doctor. At age 68 ( all this while in my early 20’s.)
My problem has not been diagnosed yet but have had depression for over 30 years and I’m not good at making decisions that are essential and important. Seems like I lack the cognitive part of that. Is it too late diagnosis?

Hi @rachelmc7ey - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Three concussions is a lot. I had one that took me a month to recover from, and that was a lot to deal with. I can't imagine.

When you say you are struggling quite a bit, can you share a bit more about what you are struggling with (e.g., screens, headache, bright lights)?

Hi, I’m new to this group! Been suffering with PCS since taking a bad fall in 2024. It’s my 3rd concussion, and I’m still struggling quite a bit. We are taking a family roadtrip next week, and I’m packing all the things to try to help make the car ride more manageable. Wondering if anyone has any advice or helpful tips? Thanks!

I have had 4 major accidents that were major head injuries plus a few other things and never went to a doctor. At age 68 ( all this while in my early 20’s.)
My problem has not been diagnosed yet but have had depression for over 30 years and I’m not good at making decisions that are essential and important. Seems like I lack the cognitive part of that. Is it too late diagnosis?

My moderate TBI was 30 years ago. I still have an irregular EEG for my left temporal (word finding) and basal frontal lobes (lost smell and taste grew back over 8 years). I still have issues finding and remembering words, especially numbers and peoples' names. Probably 80% of the recovery was in the first 1.5 years; the remaining took ~6 years. I had just completed my outline for my doctoral dissertation and went for a ride; I woke up in the ER with blood coming out of an ear. Being a scientist with a TBI is mixed in that we live in our brains, but we also know how to navigate them. Recovery from a TBI is brutal emotionally, both from ourselves and others. Be kind to yourself and know that healing occurs, but is a slow stairstep process. New learning, hobbies, and all the rehab steps are important to rewiring.

I have had 4 major accidents that were major head injuries plus a few other things and never went to a doctor. At age 68 ( all this while in my early 20’s.)
My problem has not been diagnosed yet but have had depression for over 30 years and I’m not good at making decisions that are essential and important. Seems like I lack the cognitive part of that. Is it too late diagnosis?

My moderate TBI was 30 years ago. I still have an irregular EEG for my left temporal (word finding) and basal frontal lobes (lost smell and taste grew back over 8 years). I still have issues finding and remembering words, especially numbers and peoples' names. Probably 80% of the recovery was in the first 1.5 years; the remaining took ~6 years. I had just completed my outline for my doctoral dissertation and went for a ride; I woke up in the ER with blood coming out of an ear. Being a scientist with a TBI is mixed in that we live in our brains, but we also know how to navigate them. Recovery from a TBI is brutal emotionally, both from ourselves and others. Be kind to yourself and know that healing occurs, but is a slow stairstep process. New learning, hobbies, and all the rehab steps are important to rewiring.