#4: On Post-Concussion Syndrome and Depression (Bella Paige)

In this episode of Concussion Stories by Lifeyana, Bella Paige shares her concussion story with Melanie. She clearly describes the absence of mental health in the concussion care system and what fear of injury and withdrawing from the things she loved did with her. Also, she tells the beautiful story of bouncing back from depression, now helping others and having found happiness again!

Interview shownotes: https://www.lifeyana.com/post-concussion-depression/

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Table of contents:
0:45 The concussion struggle: you are not alone
5:45 Sport related concussions
10:44 Concussion awareness
13:35 The fear spiral after a concussion
16:01 Bella’s post-concussion syndrome recovery
18:02 Helping others with post-concussion syndrome
20:58 Medical help with her concussions
24:24 Post-concussion depression
28:50 Bella’s concussion healing progress
31:15 The Post-Concussion Podcast