David BrimacombePost-concussion syndrome (PCS) recovery coach

Why Wanting to Recover From PCS Isn’t Always Enough #PCSRecovery #postconcussionsyndrome

16 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this segment, David Brimacombe explains that simply wanting to feel better after post‑concussion syndrome (PCS) is insufficient for true recovery. He emphasizes the necessity of having a clear, personal reason or purpose to drive the healing process. Brimacombe describes how the brain constantly works to keep the individual safe, and when new recovery strategies are introduced, the nervous system can generate resistance, anxiety, and tension. This pushback isn’t because the new approach is harmful, but because it conflicts with the person’s established identity and long‑standing habits formed while stuck in the PCS state. Recognizing and addressing this internal resistance is crucial for effective, lasting recovery.

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But the thing I learned that was one of, if not the most impactful thing, was that I needed a reason to recover. Now that might seem strange. I mean, everyone wants to feel better. Everyone wants to get back to the person they were, or even better so, become a better version. But it's not that simple. Okay? Your brain is constantly trying to keep you safe. So anytime you implement a new strategy, a new system, and you feel those— that resistance in your nervous system, that anxiety, that tension, that basically your body telling you we need to stop this. It's not because it fears that this is actually going to cause you harm, but it's going against your previous identity. It's going against what you were doing for so long, what you were doing when you were stuck in that state of recovery.