Hi Skiconcussion,

When I initially read your first new comer post I couldn't believe how similar
our accidents were; and now I too face the burden of returning to work.

On Feb 5th 2011 I fell backwards snowboarding down a steep slope. The outcome was some really bad whiplash, bad enough for me to be experiencing PCS symptoms. Like you, I went on with my daily routine for almost and entire month-ignoring the symptoms thinking they would just go away.

It has almost been 3 months now. I'm currently collecting employment insurance but it is running out and soon am forced to return to work.

The main symptoms I'm dealing with still are:

Marjor - Lightheadedness, dizziness, unsteadiness and concentration problems. I have a serious lack of clarity all the time!

Minor - Random headaches they do come on but not often and not for extended periods of time, tinnitus and sensitivity to sound (I work in Construction management which may pose a problem - ear plugs are a must)

I've been dealing with on/off depression. Mainly depressed about not being able to be my old social and active self...and no sex! come on...wow.

I know that if I go back to work, I can do it, but will be a nightmare and will it hinder my recovery?

Ironic how you mentioned you were excited hear about all the success stories on this site when you first joined. I felt the same way, but as I started reading and delving into the threads I actually became more discouraged about recovery than before I joined Neurotalk.

It seems that many of the senior members believe there is no full recovery...pretty discouraging for any new comer.

Anyway, thats my 2 cents for the day. I guess this is a new battle that we are all fighting together.

I live in Nelson BC Canada. If you are reading this and you have PCS and live in the area, I would love to get together and chat.

Nitro