nwsmith,

I hope you learned to never do that again. When you are having a few weeks of feeling good, you can then try very slight increases in activity and stimulation. You went from 0 to 100 miles per hours in one step.

I bet you did not even have ear plugs to put in your ears. You fiance' needs to carry a set in her purse and you need to carry a set in your pocket. Consider ear plugs brain 'protection' just like a single guy may carry some 'protection' in his wallet. Dark glasses can also be helpful.

As many have said, recovering from PCS is a marathon, not a sprint. You will have lots of challenges ahead with the busyness of Christmas. I have to become a hermit this time of year. Every store is far to loud and visually overwhelming.

Think of your experience as a set back all the way back to your previous level before your recent good days and weeks.

You are right that the ER would be no help. The only time the ER will help with a relapse like you had is when your blood pressure spikes and will not drop back to normal. Some of us have propanolol blood pressure meds available just in case. You may want to see if you can get a prescription of propanolol for those extreme times.

Rest up, lay low, enjoy time with your little guy and let your brain recover.

My best to you.