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Blog posts and other resources to help you with concentration, memory, organization, and more.
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Why you should track your symptoms + 4 easy tools to help
A symptom tracker is one of the best tools to help you understand symptom triggers and feel better. Learn what you should be tracking and 4 tools for tracking your symptoms.
Alternative Treatments for Post Concussion Syndrome
Complementary and alternative therapy is becoming more common for post concussion syndrome. If you are struggling with cognition now and have already tried traditional therapy, adding some complementary/alternative therapy may be beneficial.
Why you should start a brain dump.
Get a step-by-step guide to organizing your thoughts and to-dos. This strategy will help you stay focused and get more done after a concussion.
Understanding Sleep and Concussions
Sleep disturbance is the second most common concussion/mTBI symptom. Learn about how sleep works, why it’s affected by brain injury, and tips for better sleep.
Concussion Symptoms: How to Deal with Sensory Overload
If noise, lights, textures, and more bother you after a concussion, you are not alone! Noise and light sensitivity are very common after a concussion. Other senses bother people, too. Learn about why this happens and the top 5 strategies to keep your brain from shutting down when you leave the house.
Moving Forward with Post Concussion Syndrome: 7 Next Steps
PCS is diagnosed when concussion symptoms don’t go away after a few weeks or months. PCS can seriously disrupt your life, and recovery is a little complicated! But, there are definite next steps you can try that have helped a lot of people. Read about these 7 next steps to try.
Post Concussion Syndrome: Ten reasons why symptoms persist
Persistent changes in cognitive functioning after brain injury are frustrating! If you’re like me, you’re looking for anything that will help you feel like yourself again. The first step is understanding all of the different things that might be impacting your persistent symptoms.
How to Tell if You’ve Had a Concussion + 5 Next Steps to Take
It surprises some people to learn that a concussion is actually a mild traumatic brain injury. A concussion can happen after any bump or jolt to the head. Learn more about typical concussion symptoms and what you can do if you think you’ve had a concussion.