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Originally Posted by pinka16
Its so difficult not to do stuff, Its like taking one step forward and two step back. We look so normal. I work part time for initial 3 months and took 1.5 month off recently. It does not feel good to ask for more extension and was hoping to get back to work but this relapse put me back in my recovery.
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I struggled with "looking normal" but not feeling or acting normal. When people asked how I was doing after my accident and I told them, the most common reply was, "Oh. That was ____ months ago and you're not better?" It is important to take care of yourself NOW. If that means taking some more time off, then ask! Rest is one of the most important factors for your recovery. My doctor sent me back to work 1/2 time two weeks after my accident. I could barely make it home for my afternoon nap I was so exhausted. I would work four hours, take a three hour nap, see my family, eat, then go to bed. It wasn't until the summer (I'm a teacher) that I made the most progress recovering. I went back to work because that is what the doctor said to do. Having a concussion meant I was not really able to understand the situation so I just did what I was told. Looking back, more time off would have been the better choice.