Can’t Sleep With PCS? Try This #pcsrecovery #postconcussionsyndrome
In this instructional YouTube video, David Brimacombe addresses the common problem of insomnia experienced by individuals with post‑concussion syndrome (PCS). He explains that lingering, urgent thoughts—such as unanswered emails, upcoming meetings, dinner plans, or a child’s recital—activate the brain’s stress response, making it difficult to down‑regulate and fall asleep. To counter this, Brimacombe introduces a simple “brain dump” technique: before bedtime, write down all pressing items occupying the mind, reassure yourself that they will be addressed the next morning, and then set them aside. This mental off‑loading clears the mind, reduces bedtime anxiety, and creates a calmer state conducive to sleep for those recovering from concussion‑related symptoms.
