David BrimacombePost-concussion syndrome (PCS) recovery coach

The Philosophy That Changes PCS Recovery #pcsrecovery #postconcussionsyndrome

12 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment, David Brimacombe addresses the common tendency of individuals recovering from post‑concussion syndrome (PCS) to become preoccupied with future events—returning to work, moving, or children’s activities. He argues that this forward‑looking anxiety creates unnecessary stress because the future course of symptoms is unknown. Brimacombe’s core recommendation is to adopt a present‑focused mindset: concentrate solely on the current day and the immediate steps of recovery. By limiting attention to “one more day of recovery,” individuals can avoid getting stuck in a mental rut, reduce stressors that may not materialize, and allow the natural healing process to unfold without added psychological burden.

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way to stop thinking about everything that's going to happen in the future? All you need to do is focus on today, one more day of your recovery. That's all you need to focus on. Not what's going to happen next week, not what's going to happen next month or next year, because truth be told, we don't know what's going to happen. So if you are focusing on how am I going to do this in a week, in a month, when I start work, when we move, or when our— my children have this activity. You're going to get stuck. You're stuck in a rut that you don't even know will exist. What if those symptoms that you're feeling right now you won't feel in a month? You're creating a stressor that doesn't necessarily need to be there.