Originally Posted by MsRriO

Thanks for checking on me BP!

I haven't started the therapy yet. I went to the doc on the 11th, then he spoke on the phone to WCB about the aggressiveness of the plan and from what I understand, he was convinced by my caseworker that it would be ok. Then I assumed he signed the permission form for me to begin therapy, but he was supposed to send it to WCB himself. I never saw the form.

My physiotherapist, however, still hasn't heard the "go ahead" from WCB. So maybe my doctor didn't send the permission yet. He is away until the end of April so I think by then, WCB will be freaking out. I'll likely hear soon what is happening. I'm confused! Likely not explaining very well.

My physiotherapist did explain to me more fully what is planned once I begin therapy.

Five days a week, four hours a day! Starting at 8am each day.
Arrive at physio clinic to do ... exercise! Lots of cardio work, including weight training. (What?)
Upper body physiotherapy work (massage?) on neck and shoulders
Vestibular therapy daily.

For six weeks straight. Yippee! It sounds daunting. But, never know. Maybe I'll get thru it somehow. I don't even know what to think. WCB is just doing their usual routine that they do with injured limbs, yet I have an injured brain. They really do not get it, nor do they care. It's a standard return to work therapy plan.

I believe I will work again, yes. I remember wondering if that was even possible back in January in some of my darkest days. I believe that I will heal enough to work, but I don't know yet how I will cope starting work after six weeks of intense exercise therapy.

As far as my progress - I have had some positive days. Days where I feel like my symptoms are fading somewhat. I believe I've even had a couple of pain free hours. But then I have days that I have incredible pain, ear pressure, head pressure, very sore neck, and foggy brain. I have trouble on those days, to process sounds and voices. I get overwhelmed. Today was one of those.

I've noticed a mood improvement over the last month. I have blue days but I'm coping.

Sorry to hear of your struggles but I believe you have much to offer the world even if not in a traditional workplace setting.

Thanks again for reaching out.