David BrimacombePost-concussion syndrome (PCS) recovery coach

PCS Sleep Problems? It’s Not About Being Tired #PCSRecovery #postconcussionsyndrome

23 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief talk, David Brimacombe challenges the common belief that sleep difficulties in post‑concussion syndrome (PCS) stem mainly from fatigue. He argues that better sleep in childhood was not due to a healthier brain but because children felt safe, at ease, and experienced predictable, warm interactions—such as someone sitting with them or reading to them. This sense of safety allowed the nervous system to unwind and facilitate sleep. For individuals struggling with PCS, the issue is not simply being “tired enough” to fall asleep; it is about creating an environment where the body perceives safety, predictability, and warmth, enabling the nervous system to relax and promote restorative sleep.

You didn't sleep better as a child because your brain was healthier. You slept better because you were at ease. Your brain felt safe. Now, one of the main benefits of having someone sit with you or read to you was the predictability, was the warmth. Your nervous system could unwind. And when you're struggling with PCS, it's not just a matter of being tired enough to sleep, but having an environment where your body feels safe.