Ed, it sounds like you were very active prior to your injury, and that was a big part of your life and your identity. TBI/Concussion can really do a number on our sense of self. It often does feel as though "you" are dead -- but there is a lot more to "you" than the things you are used to doing.

Get some rest, hang in there, and do what you can. The worst part is not knowing for sure how long it will all last, and how well/soon you'll recover. With a broken leg, sitting out isn't as big a hit to your self-image, because you can see it, and you can also gauge the degree to which you're healing. So, you can (usually) see an end in sight.

With TBI, that kind of clarity just isn't there.

What else is there in your life that gives you enjoyment and makes you feel like "you" again? Surely, there is something. Find that -- or ask around to see if others have ideas.

Focus on the things you have and the things you can do, to keep your sense of self intact. Take good care of yourself, rest up, and keep going.

Recovery is different for everyone. I have had tons of lows and highs over the past years. But by keeping steady and taking care, a whole lot has come back to me.