102. Fight Against the Unknown | Luke Jordan - Concussion, Life Changes & Mental Health

The Post Concussion Podcast - Life After A Brain Injury

Imagine living with a condition that not only causes physical symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and migraines, but also impacts your mental health and ability to communicate with others. That's the reality for our guest, Luke Jordan, who joins us to share his journey navigating the often misunderstood world of post-concussion syndrome. Through this powerful conversation, we gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of living with this invisible injury.
Luke opens up about his experience as an athlete and how a series of concussions led to the sudden onset of post-concussion symptoms. We discuss the importance of understanding this condition and finding the right people to talk to for support. Luke also shares his experience coping with the mental side of PCS, including health anxiety and insomnia. Through various therapies, he has found relief and ways to manage these challenges.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the reality of living with post-concussion syndrome and the resilience it takes to move forward.
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Chapters

1. 102. Fight Against the Unknown | Luke Jordan - Concussion, Life Changes & Mental Health (00:00:00)

2. Luke shares the beginning of his concussion experience and symptoms (00:02:18)

3. Vision and speech therapy (00:07:17)

4. Bella discusses exercise intolerance (00:09:29)

5. The mental health aspect of PCS (00:10:39)

6. Personality changes post-concussion (00:19:21)