Thanks so much for providing such a thoughtful reply Mr. Mark : ) It appears you have a wealth of experience in the area. You’ve mentioned a number of things that are very helpful; I’ll try to respond in point form so as to minimise my written ramble

- I live with my wife (she has been tremendous) and our 2 children (6 and 10) in a detached home. Extraneous noise is not an issue for me, but interacting and tolerating the kids has been problematic. I tend to withdraw from family life via the basement… darker, cooler, and offers reprieve from in-home stimuli

- For employment I am in a very mentally challenging research-based position in which I direct a laboratory. However, I have not been capable of returning to work as of yet. My inability to tolerate basic daily interactions preclude this (see below)

- As you suggest, I’ve come to learn what my triggering activities are. I’m getting a feel for when I’m at risk for lengthy days of recovery. I’ve learned that any activity that increases bloodflow (possible pressure?) is intolerable. This includes simple exercises, such as walking (I was running >20 km a week at the time of the accident). Interestingly, even being declined in a dental hygienist’s chair for an appointment resulted in 2 weeks of recovery. Similarly, mental engagement (Xwords, sudokus, emails, reading) for more than 5-10 min are triggering events. Talking with someone other than my wife for more than 10 min is too much. Etc.

- I’ll take a look a the Vitamin post and also do some reading on DTI MRI… thank you very much

- Interesting on the C-1 and C-2. I have gone to 3 Chiropractors, all of who performed neck pressure point techniques, did an adjustment, and manipulated my skull. In every case, the impact on me was tremendously terrible… brought on some of the worst headaches and depression issues I’ve endured over the 20 months. Worst part of it was that the recovery from these lasted 4 weeks. With that said, I will look into this. Would massage therapy work?

- Interesting suggestion on the blood pressure. Since the accident, my blood pressure is higher and my heart beats approx. 25 time per minute more than prior to the accident. I was recently put on a diuretic bp medicine that has lowered my blood pressure, though no effect on my headaches has occurred.

In the end, it appears I’m going through what many of community already have. I need to find away to mentally feel better and increase my activity levels without sending me into lengthy recoveries… I guess this translates to “suck it up” : )

Again, thanks for the help Mark