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

Accountant,

When I say concussion will eat your life and spit it out, I am talking about how you struggles will continue to accumulate in your work, personal and social life. As your job performance starts to be noticed as less than stellar, your personal life becomes a struggle and your social life falls apart as you eventually have an outburst or other event that is not a part of your normal experience prior to your injury, your life can come crashing down. Depression is a common result of this crash.

You are not likely making anything worse by not resting but you are putting yourself at greater risk of another head injury and the cumulative effects of that.

Concussion recovery and a busy work, social and personal life are not compatible. You may need to consider some counseling in relaxation skills. There are activities that have a more relaxing pace. I don't know what is available to you. Maybe a class in ballroom dancing or some other activity that involves physical movement. Swimming laps for distance can eat up a lot of time and provide some great physical benefit.

One thing I have experience with is the TOO Busy life. Both my own and observing others. Even the uninjured brain will suffer from constant activity. It can result in psychiatric problems, depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorders, etc. Most people I know who have lived a too busy life have some sort of life crash in their 40's or early 50's. And they did not have head injuries. Head injuries just magnify this risk.

Quiet rest means your brain slows down and your body does not work to extremes. Simple manual labor can be good. You have seen how you current life of busy has not helped with your recovery. Only you can find the road to less stress and fatigue.

I wish you the best. It is a difficult struggle.