Mark gives some fantastic advice. As Mark details, I'm at the stage where I know what will give me a setback (i.e. result in a recovery period typically 3-7 days). I've come to accept that these will happen and that there isn't much I can do about it other than decide on whether I'm willing to pay the price.

In a way this stage is nice for me. I don't get anxious over activities, head bumps, public settings, etc. Much of this has been enabled by more effective pain reduction, but also through acceptance of everything. It took me a long, long time to really come to terms with everything, and I suspect there will be more to come, but I'm at the stage where I'm trying to have more a life with PCS rather than rail against it in fits of anger and frustration.

Anyway, setbacks are a reality during a recovery. Finding your balance of activity and tolerance will be tricky, but it'll help you move down the recovery road.