I can't imagine working in a mall with PCS!!!

I'm assuming you are using ear plugs. Can you wear some tinted sunglasses to cut the glare from the fluorescent lighting?

As for you symptoms, everyone's rehab is different. However, it took me a good year and half to start being able to do some of the everyday things I would typically do daily. I did 9 months of vestibular (balance) therapy, 2 months of vision therapy + glasses, (never had vision problems before); medications through a physical medicine and rehab doctor to manage symptoms; cognitive therapy via a speech therapist to help with attention and memory; etc.

I'm now 3 years post and attend grad school one class at a time. (I was previously working full time and going to school full time). My recovery has been slow, but I had two prior head injuries that may have caused damage I didn't realize I had. Another mistake I made was trying to work from home for the first month because I worked in a classroom and kept making lesson plans, etc for the teacher.

Another piece of advice, make sure your neurologist is very familiar with TBI. If not, they won't be of much help. Many do not know enough about "minor" head injuries, like concussion, to be very helpful. Mine made me feel like I was just going crazy and that my symptoms were psychosomatic.

The best thing you can do for yourself is to stop and rest. If you must work, then do absolutely nothing, (no tv, no computer... anything that is going to stimulate you), and just rest anytime you are not working.

Hope you get some relief on Tuesday!