Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

Not resting right away just delayed your recovery. Stop worrying that it prevented a recovery. The amount of time you spent at altitude was not helpful for a speedy recovery. 15% take longer than usual to recover.

Good neck posture means straight neck posture, especially when sleeping or resting. Gentle neck movements only. No extreme movements or attempts to push for range of motion. Some time ago, a NT poster posted a link to a neck exercise protocol that helped him.

Regarding your recovery. You injured yourself. Not all injuries recover 100%. Very few brain injuries recover to near 100%. It is the nature of the limits to brain healing. It is not like a torn muscle or broken bone.

Not seeing a doctor did not change anything worthwhile. Very few doctor have even a clue about concussions. Most just say rest and wait. Duh....

I have had a number of concussions over the years, Every one left me with more limitations than the previous concussion. It is the nature of the beast.

For those who speak of full recovery, the most they can mean is they have been able to return to all of their previous activities in a normal situation. Most, if not all, will find that when under stress, they notice symptoms returning and limitations again.

Have you tried anything to reduce your anxious thought patterns ? This self induced anxiety is counter productive. Try to accept your current limitations and go on living within those limitations. Have foam ear plugs handy for noisy situations. Don't fight your limitations. Trying to tough it out and push through, especially sensory over-stimulation is very counter productive.

Get over these thoughts that less than a full recovery means you have lost worth as an individual. Many of us have had to reinvent our lives.

My best to you.