This is my first post here. You're not alone. I generally don't drive unless I have to. I've pretty much quit working, I was self employed; high performing.

I got back from a long road trip (2500 miles) to visit inlaws / bring son to grandma's. My mom and wife did all the driving. I took pain killers every 4 hours (I usually take a half of a hydrocodone a few times a week) and tried not to complain, but it was rough. I generally only venture out once a month to get groceries. I sit in the passenger seat. Usually I nap in the parking lot while my wife shops. I'm not sure why I go, she says she likes my company.

Occasionally I do a small 4 hour job for a customer; install a faucet or something... I tend not to take anything that requires more than a few miles of driving or a few hours of working. I did complete a 4 hour drive to pick up some stuff via craigslist a few months ago. I took a ritalin to do it. Brain burned afterwards and felt extra-whack the next 2 days. I only take those things when I have to; I think I did it once again since then... can't remember when or why.

My faith in neurologists is pretty low. Trust yourself. Getting any worse is not good; a concussion causing accident because of neuro issues would be poor. I'm living on my son's stamps and disability check... else I think I'd have applied by now for assistance. I have trouble admitting how incompetent I'm becoming.



Multiple Concussions about once every 3 years; last about 2 years ago. Persistent post concussion syndrome. Sleepless. Lately, breathing requires forethought. Scared.