today....

Never try to push through concussion symptoms. It only makes them worse and last longer. You doctor was dead wrong when he said you will be better in 1 month. He has no idea how long it will take for your brain to recover.

First, NO alcohol. No caffeine. As you get better, a single serving of caffeine in the AM may be OK. A single serving of alcohol may be OK. No getting buzzed. A hang-over is the brain complaining about the toxicity of the alcohol. You brain is currently struggling with the toxic waste from the concussion.

You say you were in a sate of shock for 10 minutes. Do you mean you were confused and struggling to think? Confusion from a concussion is very different than shock. Shock is a life threatening blood circulation condition.

I am betting you were dazed and confused. Did you have any alcohol in your system at the time of the roll over? It can magnify the symptoms.

Your symptoms may get worse without a need for further imaging. If you get extreme head aches or mental confusion or lose muscle control, get to a hospital. If you just start feeling more confused and lethargic, it is likely just the PCS as your brain tries to get better. Sometimes, the brain will shut down some neurons rather than wait for them to heal and work right. This can happen weeks to a few months later.

The change in personality is common as is the memory struggles. Slow down. Rest up. Eat healthy. And, watch the "You Look Great" series on YouTube with your fiancee'. It is 6 videos. Search YouTube for "You Look Great". You can also download the TBI Survival Guide at www.tbiguide.com Read it over with her.

She needs to be your support, not your conflict.

This is a start. More ideas later.

My best to you.