Louise,

I started back to the gym this year after 1.75 years off from my accident.

I still don't always feel right but it is no longer affecting the intensity with which I can exercise, with the exception of needing a day off sooner than before my accident. I do think when the gym is busier and more of the treadmills are being used it upsets my system some and I have to keep my focus really narrow.

I tell my wife I have not felt as secure and stable as before yet I am back to skiing snow and water and that takes balance...despite feeling different the results seem to prove those feelings invalid. I admit to needing to tell myself most times to ignore, the thoughts that don't seem to disappear.

I know for certain I have to be much more result oriented...anxiety is pretty feeling centered in my experience.

Hang in there,
Bud