Thank You! It's definitely helpful to focus on the positives and learn to accept what you can't control.

My concussion was more like a series of concussive and sub-concussive impacts. My initial one was extremely minor and it was during a soccer game last October. I continued playing through the symptoms for a week of 4 practices, two games, and thousands of headers. I definitely learned the hard way. I thought I could push through the symptoms and it wasn't serious unless I was unconscious or vomiting on the field.

My symptoms didn't get unbearable until January when I was released to run again. I was dying to be able to play, so once again I pushed through the symptoms and continued running. I definitely hit rock bottom. I could not function and had to take the semester off. The months to follow were a living hell.

Looking back, I definitely did not realize the severity of my injury. I partied and drank a lot in November. I didn't know any better. Definitely do not do this... I feel like that is one of the reasons I am still recovering.

I would recommend taking Omega 3 Fish Oil supplements, B Complex Vitamins, and a multi-vitamin. Eat as healthy as possible with lots of fruits and veggies. Some healthy "brain foods" are blueberries, salmon, walnuts, avocados, almonds and flax seed. Light exercise can also be beneficial. I usually walk a couple miles when I feel up to it and it makes me feel better, as long as I don't overdo it.

Coping was the hard part... Make sure you have a solid support system. For me, 99% of my friends weren't there for me. I stopped communicating with people, completely. The only thing that kept me going was my parents. I learned that most people won't understand, but the ones who care enough to attempt to understand are the ones you want around.

If you want, I can give you my email in a private message and if you have any more questions you can email me.. I would love to help!