I have been off for 9 months now and have only now began to rest and switch off more. In the early stages although I wasn't going to work I was still reading technical articles and looking out for new opportunities.

After a few weeks my symptoms were still there I spent a long time trying to understand my injury and find the "silver bullet" to make me better.

Add on top claiming state benefits for the first time, dealing with bills and solicitors claims you end up working almost as hard when you're in work.

All this adds up to a lot of stress and brain activity that you well do with out.

I now spend a lot less time on the PC only watch certain types of program on the TV and spend more time in the garden