Hey Zach,

I am 26 and have been recovering from my concussion since I was 23. Please do not play football again. I have been in pain and have been mostly at home unable to do much else.

The thing is that if you get hurt again you will not only have to give up football, but you will have to give up all the other things too. Can't go out, hang out with your friends,travel, normal stuff.

I was hit by a kayaker when I was surfing the first time. It was serious, so that is why I'm taking so long to get better. I tried to surf again and got a small concussion from a small wave. I thought there is no way that I can get hurt by that but guess what. There is nothing worse that the feeling I had when I realized I would have to go through the worst recovery parts again.

I have been to a lot of doctors and only one has said 'This is very serious'. I think that you need to have that talk.

Please take care.