I am sorry about your sleep issues. I know someone else with grinding problem and the mouth guard does help them alot. It may just take getting used to. I bet that may be why your healing is taking a little longer. Everyone is a little different and has some variation in symptoms. 9 weeks is still not that long from what I have been hearing. As hard as this sounds, being patient and doing whatever it takes to rest seem to be the consistent advice. I would try something else for sleep. Go back to neurologist or get second opinion, if they do not deal with PCS stuff frequently. You need sleep and low anxiety. Easier said than done, I know. You are not alone and hang in there. Do not let anyone make you feel you are not doing your best. The fact that you are 17 and being as resourceful as you are, is very admirable and I respect your motivation to get better. It will happen soon I bet. Stay strong

Nancy

I'm doing very well really. Its been a real uphill battle for many months
for me. But now I'm on the mend and having a good recovery under the
belt. It just goes to show that it takes time. It is one of those things
that takes lots of time. I am one that took 6 months to do recovery
and to say that it will not be a full recovery is for sure, it will always be
some issues with my neck, but I have a tens machine that finally my insurance has bought all but 50 dollars of so that will be my cost. So I can say that life is good.

And I have known for a while now that it was going to be a thing that headaches, neck pain and just life was going to still sometimes get in my
way.

So at least I"m having a good period though. I got through the month I wanted to, so that I could say that I definately would make it, I just realized
that this week is it.

Donna

Donna,
I bet you are going to recover more than you think, your upbeat and positive attitude is going to slowly, as brain healing seems to go at a slow pace, get you better. Your experience and coaching of others is appreciated. Good luck!

Oh I don't plan to ever be done. I just know that life brings more
bumps on my road. SO even as my life gets back to normal, more
things get added.

Thanks though. I am one that staying upbeat, helps.

Donna