Hi windseeker!

I think you definitely should start taking supplements and vitamins. My neurologist is basically in agreement with Mark's advice here. She has also agreed that I can benefit from taking some other supplements, like CDP Choline, D-Ribose and Phosphitydlserine. Before you start going into things like that though, make sure it's ok with your neurologist, just in case.

I think you might be able to sleep better if you take some kind of natural sleeping aid, like 5HTP, or PassionFLower. But again, ceck with your Dr.'s as to whether it's ok to experiment with them. You're right that your body might just be wacked out due to all the chemical changes. It will stabilize. And you'll feel better. But it will take a little time to get there. (Based on friends experiences, I'd guess it'll take maybe a month or so to withdraw from the pot to a point where you're sleeping is much better.)

As far as whether you should continue to skate - that's a personal choice. Were you wearing a helmet when you first hit your head? Do you wear a helmet now when you skate? It might not be the "coolest" thing to do, but it will help you to protect your head.

As far as sailing is concerned; I think getting hit with a boom is pretty rare. Don't drink or do do anything that might increase it to happen; so you can be aware of everything around you, etc.

It sounds like you're pretty active. I was pretty active too before the injury I sustained. I miss the endorphins.

I think you might discover that you can continue to be active in less dangerous sports and activities if you want to protect your head more. Like going to the gym, hiking or swimming instead of skating. Pilates can give you that core work out similar to skating and it's not as dangerous. It's not usually outdoors though.

I think you'll be fine soon enough, but as Mark recommended, it's probably best for you to be cautious of what your head comes into contact with and how hard for the rest of your life so that you don't end up with some permanent issues that will make it so that you can't be active at all anymore.

Much Luck!!