So I'm a 'software guy'...
 

Hey Folks!

I'll keep this brief, but I could really use some help or insight from people here. I'm a 66 year old software developer. I was in a car accident in April '17 and received a concussion. It's 4 month since that happened. I'm still dealing with headaches, dizziness, and foggy thinking.

I've been to doctors. I'm currently receiving routine care, cognitive therapy, physical therapy, and have an appointment with a vocational therapist tomorrow.

Are there any other IT folks out there? I'm really struggling to see any way forward as a developer. The 'creative' side of it - making something out of nothing doesn't seem to be something I can even think about doing. The coding its self is a real struggle. I'm afraid to work on any project I have on my plate for fear of touching something in one place, breaking it in another, and not knowing how to get things back again. Developers will know what I mean :-)

When I talk with doctors/therapists about returning, they just don't relate to what it is I actually DO. I've often said, "writing software isn't difficult - it's just lots of little things". Now it's all those 'little things' that I've lost my grip on.

I'll cut it off here. If you've been in my shoes, I could sure use some insight or advise. Am I just done?

Hi TedW

Welcome to NeuroTalk :).

I am not an IT expert though I did write some mainframe code when I was a graduate student (pre-GUI days!). They were programs which I needed for my research project.

You might like to share your concussion experiences in the TBI/PCS forum (https://www.neurotalk.org/forum92/). It is very active and other members may be able to offer you support and helpful suggestions.

Best wishes.