The More You Check Symptoms, The Worse They Get #chronicpcs #PCSRecovery #PostConcussionSyndrome
18 Jun 2026 · 0 min
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In this brief video, David Brimacombe explains that repeatedly thinking about or checking post‑concussion symptoms trains the brain to attend to those sensations. Because the brain’s attentional system reinforces what it focuses on, symptom‑focused attention makes the symptoms feel stronger and can hinder the recovery process for chronic post‑concussion syndrome (PCS). The core message is that shifting attention away from symptoms is essential for healing.
