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Are Insomnia And Depression After Effects Of Concussion?

My bf suffered a concussion in 2012 and ever since he has a lot of nightmares, vivid and harsh dreams, sleep paraylsis and also he has trouble sleeping long and suffers frim depression. Can all of this be because of the concussion and how can he fix it
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if insomnia and depression after effects of concussion . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to concussion , actually such symptoms are coming under category of delayed symptoms of concussion . But there can be also a possibility of these symptoms to be due to psychological problem . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper checkup . Doctor will do neurological examination for vision , hearing , reflexes , memory , CT scan or MRI . Doctor may prescribe antidepressants , recommend erlaxing exercises and in some rare cases surgery . Doctor may also rfere you to psychiatrist for psychological problem .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwar
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Are Insomnia And Depression After Effects Of Concussion?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if insomnia and depression after effects of concussion . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query , but in your case the symptoms are due to concussion , actually such symptoms are coming under category of delayed symptoms of concussion . But there can be also a possibility of these symptoms to be due to psychological problem . I would suggest you to consult neurologist for proper checkup . Doctor will do neurological examination for vision , hearing , reflexes , memory , CT scan or MRI . Doctor may prescribe antidepressants , recommend erlaxing exercises and in some rare cases surgery . Doctor may also rfere you to psychiatrist for psychological problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwar