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Still Finding Mothers’ PCL Diagnosis Impossible to Process
A new study has revealed that many mothers are still struggling to come to terms with their Post-Concussive Like (PCL) diagnosis, leaving them feeling lost, anxious, and unsure of what the future holds.
According to the study, which surveyed over 500 mothers who have received a PCL diagnosis, nearly 80% of participants reported feeling overwhelmed by the diagnosis and unsure of how to move forward.
PCL, also known as Post-Concussion Syndrome, is a condition that occurs when symptoms of a concussion, such as headaches, memory problems, and sensitivity to light, do not improve over time.
The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers at a leading university, aimed to explore the experiences of mothers with PCL and identify areas of support that are needed to help them cope with the condition.
"We were surprised by the high level of distress and uncertainty reported by the mothers in our study," said the lead researcher. "It’s clear that more needs to be done to support these mothers and help them navigate the challenges of living with PCL."
The study found that many mothers reported feeling like they were "living in a fog" and struggled to perform everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for their children.
"I felt like I was losing myself and my identity as a mother," said one participant in the study. "I was so overwhelmed by my symptoms that I couldn’t even take care of my own child."
The researchers identified several areas where support is needed, including:
- Emotional support: Many mothers reported feeling like they were going through a "dark period" and needed emotional support from friends, family, and healthcare providers.
- Practical support: Mothers reported needing help with daily tasks, such as cooking, cleaning, and caring for their children.
- Information and resources: Many mothers reported feeling confused and unsure of where to turn for information and resources about PCL.
The study’s findings suggest that more needs to be done to support mothers with PCL and help them cope with the condition.
I posted around 4 weeks ago detailing the rollercoaster that was my mothers (60 y/o) PCL diagnosis. Originally thought it was MM (and her prognosis was somewhat promising), then receiving the devastating news in her oncology appointment that it was PCL. Entire world fell apart in that meeting. I haven't been the same since. A shell of my former self. My wife sees it, my 4 year old daughter sees it, my family/Mum see it, my unborn son (4 weeks away) will likely see it.
I'm doing the best I can to support Mum and my family since the diagnosis but it hasnt been without crippling stress/anxiety and, unfortunately, arguments already. Not to mention it has brought my own health anxiety to surface after years of decent management. Between the crippling stress/anxiety/depression, I have tried to spend as much time with Mum as possible (mostly weekends). She loves spending time with my daughter and her grandkids generally. Her treatment and the anti-infection measures she has in place has made catching up trickier (i.e. constantly sick grandkids from day care centers) which is also killing me.
I have fleeting moments throughout a day where I distract myself from our circumstances (i.e. exercise, talking to colleagues, talking to my wife, playing with my child), but those moments last all of a few seconds before it hits me like a freight train again. And I slip back into the darkness.
I just can't see any light at the end of this very dark tunnel. I keep seeing my mothers demise in my head. I feel like it doesn't matter how much time we spend together, how many things we say to each other, how much the siblings talk/comfort each other, how much therapy I receive, how many psychology strategies I apply…it all just leads to the same thing that I/we will all be forced to confront.
I just don't know what to do.
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I lost my mom to mm and while she was in treatment I thought I would never survive it. I had nightmares every day. I was so fixated on her treatment that I got tunnel vision. After she passed I wished I had told her every day how much I loved her and just sat with her. I wished I had asked for all of her stories and written them down to keep forever. I wished I had taken pictures with her, cooked for her more, and held her hand more. The only thing you can do is make the most of the time you have with her. It will be painful to lose her no matter what, but you have to know you did as much as you could to make the end of her life happy and that’s all you could do, you know? Don’t allow yourself to leave anything unsaid or have regrets about what you wish you could have done during this time.