I Had to Let Go of PCS to Heal #PCSRecoveryJourney #IdentityShift #ConcussionHealing
10 Feb 2026 · 0 min
0:27
In this personal reflection, David Brimacombe describes how post‑concussion syndrome (PCS) had become a core part of his self‑identity—evidenced by his habit of wearing sunglasses and his irritability in noisy environments. He explains that constantly attributing his reactions to "the PCS" reinforced this identity, which ultimately hindered his recovery. Recognizing that the label was no longer serving him, he chose to disassociate from the PCS narrative, stop framing his behavior as a symptom, and thereby open a path toward genuine healing and an identity shift.
