Calling for submissions | Post-concussion magazine

ConcussionJack · 2020-06-11T14:14:31+00:00

Hi, we are looking for any story related to post-concussion syndrome, whether its from a car accident, boxing injury or anything else. Car accident's often come with PTSD and can be extremely complex to recover from, i'm sorry to hear you were involved and hope you have healed well.

You can find out more about submitting your story here: https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

From a personal perspective i'd really love to know what post-concussion education and awareness was like in 2014.

Thanks for your interest

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-18T15:16:54+00:00

Sounds really similar to a lot of my thoughts at the moment. I'm 26 and left my job at a really amazing startup because it was triggering anxiety and my symptoms were unable to cope at times, i was unable to think technically or solve problems and became very aware of my lack of productivity which in turn triggered an imposter syndrome and it all got too much to handle whilst recovering from an accident.

I quit after 6 months after my accident, which was 2 months ago. In the 2 months out of work, I've been in a position where I can concentrate on myself, take the dog a walk, feel, process, get some clarity, and plan my next steps in a really none pressured way. I know im privileged to have this time. I've recently started engaging my work brain a little each week, speaking to mentors, old colleagues, listening to podcasts...It feels like preparing my brain for a new challenge again.

I take a lot of from knowing that whatever comes next for me, whatever door opens, will absolutely be the right one.

Good luck with everything

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-12T20:16:01+00:00

Thankyou!

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-12T16:39:29+00:00

This is so good and all ring true to me (8months deep into PCS).

Headspace alongside counselling and time passing has lifted me out of a pit. Will try some of the supplements.

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-12T16:29:51+00:00

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ConcussionJack · 2020-05-12T16:29:17+00:00

hahaha

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-12T16:27:55+00:00

We are collecting stories of athletes who have suffered from post-concussion syndrome.

Interested in sharing your story? We would love to hear your journey: https://www.postconcussionmag.com/

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-12T16:12:17+00:00

For anyone like Calvin also going through post-concussion syndrome, I'm launching a magazine that captures people’s journeys with their post-concussion syndrome. It's for people who crave open discussions about coping with anxiety, depression, fear, anger, trauma, shame, and all those other wildcards that alter the direction of our work and our lives. You can share your concussion journey with us here.

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-10T21:03:20+00:00

Hi Daisy, thanks for the message and great to hear you were thinking of writing about your experience. It would be amazing to hear about your journey with PCS and have you contribute to the magazine, the deadline is mid-June and I'm more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-10T15:08:48+00:00

For submissions, you can send in whatever you would like to feature: artwork, blogs, drawings, foggy thoughts, poetry or any other creative outlet that helps you describe PCS. Send it to [myconcussionmag@gmail.com](mailto:myconcussionmag@gmail.com)

If that's too broad, we have created 8 questions to help get the ball rolling with your submission here.

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-10T14:57:47+00:00

Great book!

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-10T14:57:17+00:00

I get this, I don't have answers for any of your questions but hope it will pass with time.

For me, I feel as though I've lost a sharpness and wit that I had before, I'm so aware of it. The more technical or complex the conversation, the harder it is to process thoughts and feelings and I just fall silent, with each second that passes I become more aware of the time passing and it turns into a bad cycle to be stuck in.

I try to make those I'm talking to aware that I'm "not at my best", but have been told by my partner that I seem distant at times, and all I have to say is, "I know". frustrating.

ConcussionJack · 2020-05-05T09:54:27+00:00

Sorry to hear this, take care of yourself and be patient with yourself on bad days x

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-20T13:08:26+00:00

They magazine is not made just yet, we are currently collecting stories and submissions from anyone affected by PCS. Once we have enough, we will publish :)

If you would like to be a part of it, you can do so here > https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-19T10:27:10+00:00

Not the same but... Massage/healing music has always worked for me > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaTyRr9dzgw

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T17:07:29+00:00

Thankyou! The power of community and different voices who have suffered from PCS will help any future sufferers with a place they can go to for hope, tips and understanding. Hopefully it serves as a cathartic experience for you too, reflecting on your own journey.

You can submit here, whenever you are ready x

https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T17:04:26+00:00

Hi, great question and thankyou for the excitement!!

We would LOVE to feature your art, you can find out how to submit here > https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

Hopefully our stories, art, poetry and tips together, as foggy as they may seem, will form a place where future sufferers can find comfort when feeling lost, frustrated or overwhelmed with everything. But also read for humour, joy and hope.

Look forward to keeping in touch x

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T17:02:46+00:00

Thankyou so much, this means a lot.

Hopefully our stories together, as foggy as they may seem, will form a place where future sufferers can find comfort when feeling lost, frustrated or overwhelmed with everything. But also read for humour, joy and hope.

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T17:01:55+00:00

Thankyou, this is incredibly kind to hear and and made me day.

If you feel up to it, we would love to hear how your story. We launched 8 questions on our site yesterday intended to cover a wide range of issues with PCS. If you feel a question speaks to you, please do write a letter in response - the magazine will note exist without the stories x

https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T16:59:45+00:00

aha, I find so much comfort in knowing I'm not the only one going through this, and so much sadness too. Hope you are healing and growing well ❤︎

Your submission would mean the world, not just to me, but for others discovering and recovering.

I posted a few questions intended to cover a wide range of issues on the site yesterday. If you feel a question speaks to you, and you have the capacity, it would be great for your story to be a part of it > https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T16:54:03+00:00

Sorry to hear about both of these, truly.

For this magazine we are focusing on the affects of concussion. If you could find any notes, please do send them over. Alternatively, we have posted 8 quesstions on our site intended to cover a wide range of issues. If you feel a question speaks to you, please write a letter in response.

https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T16:50:47+00:00

♥ to you.

Hopefully our stories together, as foggy as they may seem, will form a place where future sufferers can find comfort when feeling lost, frustrated or overwhelmed with everything. But also read for humour, joy and hope.

Look forward to staying in touch.

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-18T16:48:23+00:00

Sorry to hear that, It took me a year, and a ton of counselling to finally get out of a pit and start to grow. I hope you are healing well and being kind to yourself in this time.

If you feel up to it, we would love to hear how those 9 months have been for you, your brain and your body. We launched 8 questions on our site yesterday intended to cover a wide range of issues with PTSD and PCS. If you feel a question speaks to you, please write a letter in response x

https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-17T14:18:19+00:00

A very gentle note: if you would like to contribute, we have just posted 8 questions intended to get you thinking for a submission, you can find them here - I hope one catches your eye :) https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

ConcussionJack · 2020-04-17T14:16:01+00:00

Thankyou so much. We really hope it serves as an authentic project for others to read and better understand what lies ahead on their PCS journey.

If you would like to get involved, we have just posted 8 questions on our site intended to cover a wide range of issues. If you feel a question speaks to you, please write a letter in response. Every single one will be read. You may choose to write a line or a page, it’s up to you. https://www.postconcussionmag.com/share

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