Getting carried away... ugh!
 

It's crazy to me how, at two months out from my concussion, I'm still learning about what I can and cannot handle.

We are having several friends over for New Year's Eve tomorrow night. We are expecting a fairly large turnout, compared to what we usually see; just happened that a larger than normal portion of those we invited accepted the invitation lol. I figured I would get a jump start on things and get most of the cooking done today so that tomorrow I won't have as much to do; thought maybe I could enjoy the party more that way.

Just trying to cook wore me out.

I guess I should have tried to plan out the morning in advance; maybe then it wouldn't have been as exhausting because I wouldn't have had to "think on my feet" quite so much? I'm definitely not physically tired; it's the same brain fatigue that I felt a couple of weeks ago at the end of a long week of work, just on a smaller scale.

Time to go take a nap and hope I wake up rested enough to help my husband with the house work tonight.

Courtney, I know exactly how busy holidays can be as a mom, a wife, and trying to organize things to please others. I fell down a flight of stairs and ended up with a serious concussion the end of October.

I have a great neurologist helping me and he called me a week before Christmas and warned me to do as little as possible and not be overexcited or overstimulated and get plenty of rest.

As hard as it is to imagine, Christmas will come again next year even If this year isn't exactly perfect. My tree this year is a potted palm tree that my husband and son just threw lights on. The Christmas dinner was a potluck with others bringing food.

My best advice is earplugs to muffle the sound and try to take it easy by only having guests stay a couple hours at best. My family understands that noise and light and too many conversations confuse me. People will understand, those you love will understand. Give yourself a moment and give yourself permission to just let it be and do what you can and let others do what they can for you. Peace and Joy.

Hi
I think you are doing far to much this early in your injury.
Your friends, if they are good friends will understand if you can ask for their help in getting the party started. Also you will need help with clearing up afterwards

Try to take breaks during the party, have a lie down for half an hour at intervals, this will help you get through it.
I have had PCS since June 2012, and finally managed to host Xmas day this year, but only with the help of all my family, I could not of done it other wise.
You are very strong person to want to do this but do not push yourself beyond your limit.

My husband has trouble still with my fatigue, although it is all but gone now, I still am careful not to over do things and I listen to my body all the time.
I hope your party goes well and just relax and enjoy the new year .
You must put yourself first for now.
I wish you a happy new year and healing.
Carole x

Holiday are difficult
 

Last Christmas I tried to cook a turkey dinner, I staged it over 3 days but on the final day with the gravy etc. I could not finish, someone else had to take over and I had to sit down.

This year, I am actually feeling worst due to Osteopath treatments. My kids and I decided not to decorate and I made lasagne for dinner. I enjoyed myself much more and we had a good time because I did not try to have that perfect Christmas. I must admit my guilt was diminished by having a discussion and having everyone agree on what is important. There is always next year.

I have had to cancel and scale back on a lot due to the osteopath treatments but sometimes you have to commit to trying something and everything else has to be put aside. BTW apparently the increased symptoms is a good sign that the treatments are working. I am getting my occipital bone realigned and this causes more fatigue (18 hours of sleep), migraines and dizziness.

Happy New Years and try to be more realistic about what you can do.

Thanks everyone.

The holidays are a particularly hard time for me to slow down, because on top of all of the family gatherings, my birthday is in that mix as well. Because I've been so depressed about my job situation, my husband went out of his way to try to make sure I had a good birthday this year too, and part of that included the party. He doesn't understand that housework and entertaining guests for an evening is mental work for me right now. He meant well, and I didn't want to disappoint.

Honestly, I'm not as bad off tonight as I thought I would be. I slept on and off pretty much all day, so I'm actually pretty well rested. I'll definitely use this experience as a reminder, though.

Hi
What a coincident my birthday is also at Xmas , Christmas Eve, so I know what you are saying.
We tend to go out for a meal with friends, to save me the stress of entertaining.
My friends are understanding and I don't drink too much,
And we all have a great time.
But yes I, like you, find it all a bit tiring this time of year.
Also I run a boarding Cattery, and this is one of our busy times, so in addition to celebrating I then have to get up to feed all the little furries..

But I love what I do and now have taken on some par time help.

Good luck to you, as I said in an earlier post your injury is still in its wary stages
So plenty of rest and relax is required.
Best wishes
Carole. X

Sorry , last sentence should say

Your injury is still in its EARLY stages. Not wary stages.
Still I have trouble with spelling !! Doh x
Carole x