Hi,

You have every right to feel frustrated, your life has just been turned upside down (without your consent). It sounds as though you have been very active and have a fabulous work ethic. This makes it harder to come to terms with what you need to do to manage your injury. I know you don't want to be told to take it easy and rest, I didn't. So I didn't rest and all it did for me was to make me worse and suffer more, and ultimately make my recovery longer. I still fight against my symptoms but this is becoming less. I am 11 months post concussion.

This is my 6th concussion, I fully recovered within 3 months for all of my previous concussions.

I have been told that research shows that those people with physical injuries and a concussion often recover quicker than those who just had a concussion - reason being those with the physical injuries slowed down (and were probably shown more compassion by others). Just listen to your body, if you feel tired then rest, rest will help you. I hope you don't learn this the hard way.

As others have said you are young, and that bodes well in your favour of having a full recovery. Most people with a concussion recover in the first few months.

It would be great if you could print out some information on concussion to give to your parents, it might help your father be a little more understanding or if not try to involve someone in your life who is understanding and supportive.

Take care and be kind to yourself you are not alone.

Shazza