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Whenever I see videos like this I think about all the young adults I’ve helped in my clinic after they suffered a concussion. Post-concussion syndrome is a real epidemic and it affects millions of people, not just football, soccer and rugby players.
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Many times people get post-concussion syndrome from everyday occurrences like whiplash from car accidents, falling off a horse or ladder, fainting at home or playing catch with a water bottle in their back yard!
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The long-term effects from just one concussion can be devastating and include:
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•changes in cognition, mood or personality
•stubborn chronic illness that won’t improve despite many efforts
•brain fog, memory problems, attention issues, low mental endurance, fatigue and low energy, confusion
•new or worsening food sensitivities and reactions
•inability to balance personal, social, professional and family life
•depression, anxiety, lack of motivation to pursue things they previously cared about
•chronic headaches, dizziness or balance issues
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The list goes on! Many of the symptoms can be silent or easily hidden or ignored, but often they will continue to worsen.
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If you know someone who’s had a concussion, however mild it may have seemed, share my book BrainSAVE! with them. Chances are they’re experiencing some of these changes and may not know where to turn for hope and help!
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You can find the link in my bio: http://bit.ly/brainSAVEbook.
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