Im gonna quote my original introduction fist for those who didn't see it, but it also contains important information that I don't have to retype.


"Hello, I'm Nathanael Erik.

I ran into this site after searching online for a concussion/post concussive disorder support group. I don't really have friends, and I've been diagnosed with major depressive disorder #296.33 and general anxiety. I'm 25 years old. Rent a room so I'm sort of out on my own. I worked as a deli manager for the company I worked at for 6 years and change, and one morning I bashed my head (11/10/13) on the case glass doing price/ad changes. I didn't report it thinking it was a normal bump to the head, too excedrine migraine and worked my whole shift. Concern arose when my 1/2 hour drive home turned into 2 hours and no memory of it at all what so ever. Light was killing me, head pounding, I felt so sick... I called my mom and she took me to the er where I received a cat scan and neck brace and all that good stuff. Before leaving that night 11/10 I called the manager on duty and reported it to him over the phone. I was given one day off from the hospital, and resumed "work" as best as possible for about two weeks til my mom took me to the er again on 11/25 because symptoms were so bad. You name it I had it. I was pulled out of work from my neurosurgical doctor at the neruo center indefinitely two days later, and have been struggling with bills and stuff ever since. By the time I got short term disability going (workman's comp denied my claim) it was two weeks later and bills were adding up. I get paid now and their gone almost instantly. I was diagnosed with post concussive syndrome and obvious ataxia. Things are moving very slowly progress wise... I have so many symptoms I'm not gonna type em up. I've been so horribly depressed. My best friend treats me like you know what... and I don't have any other friends... my mom supports me the most, my sister does when she can but she has an 8 week old baby. I cry so much and feel so alone. I get so overwhelmed that simple tasks require writing down and then days to actually do. Its horrible. And I just cry...and cry... I hate living like this. Nothings getting better. I had a talk with my best friend about stepping it up and being a true friend in my obvious time of need but its difficult. Currently being ignored 6 days in a row... I'm so hurt by him and its adding up with everything else going on and just manifesting... I have my Dr, psychiatrist, therapist, physical therapy and occupational therapy. I can sleep through two alarms and phone calls. I don't wake up. Uhm... I'm tired and not sure what else to say. I will introduce myself in the other appropriate forums as well then.. I'm open to questions and all that... hoping for... anything...I dunno. But that's part of my story... and if you read this thank you and if you replied thank you even more.

Sincerely,
Nathanael Erik "

I feel like everything is getting worse, and though it only happened in November, its just way too much to bear. Im more of a, "convenient" friend for my best friend, who's been horrible lately... I know in his heart he's still himself, hes just selfish and only cares about himself right now. I don't have friends other than him. I never really did..

Im just so sick, and tired, and overwhelmed, and I don't know what to do...
I don't have the strength...

Just hang in there, be patient and try to relax.
Most people recover from an accident such as yours.
You've got a lot of friends here.

Hi there Erik

This is a really good place and there are many people here who can relate to your story.

I am sorry you are struggling, and I recall the feeling well.

Your fatigue is normal, and one one website, someone wrote it well that brain fatigue is like nothing else. Your brain will shut you down when its had enough and is overloaded.

Check out what you can do for yourself to promote healing. Look at the vitamin stickie and also consider what you can do in your diet to help your brain heal.

As for depression, if you are not already on some kind of meds for that, you might need it. I can't speak to what works though and I am not a doctor at all.

Hang in there and let us know what we can do to help.

All for now

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"Hello, I'm Nathanael Erik.

I ran into this site after searching online for a concussion/post concussive disorder support group. I don't really have friends, and I've been diagnosed with major depressive disorder #296.33 and general anxiety. I'm 25 years old. Rent a room so I'm sort of out on my own. I worked as a deli manager for the company I worked at for 6 years and change, and one morning I bashed my head (11/10/13) on the case glass doing price/ad changes.

I didn't report it thinking it was a normal bump to the head, too excedrine migraine and worked my whole shift. Concern arose when my 1/2 hour drive home turned into 2 hours and no memory of it at all what so ever. Light was killing me, head pounding, I felt so sick... I called my mom and she took me to the er where I received a cat scan and neck brace and all that good stuff.

Before leaving that night 11/10 I called the manager on duty and reported it to him over the phone. I was given one day off from the hospital, and resumed "work" as best as possible for about two weeks til my mom took me to the er again on 11/25 because symptoms were so bad. You name it I had it. I was pulled out of work from my neurosurgical doctor at the neruo center indefinitely two days later, and have been struggling with bills and stuff ever since.

By the time I got short term disability going (workman's comp denied my claim) it was two weeks later and bills were adding up. I get paid now and their gone almost instantly. I was diagnosed with post concussive syndrome and obvious ataxia. Things are moving very slowly progress wise... I have so many symptoms I'm not gonna type em up. I've been so horribly depressed.

My best friend treats me like you know what... and I don't have any other friends... my mom supports me the most, my sister does when she can but she has an 8 week old baby. I cry so much and feel so alone. I get so overwhelmed that simple tasks require writing down and then days to actually do. Its horrible. And I just cry...and cry... I hate living like this. Nothings getting better.

I had a talk with my best friend about stepping it up and being a true friend in my obvious time of need but its difficult. Currently being ignored 6 days in a row... I'm so hurt by him and its adding up with everything else going on and just manifesting... I have my Dr, psychiatrist, therapist, physical therapy and occupational therapy.

I can sleep through two alarms and phone calls. I don't wake up. Uhm... I'm tired and not sure what else to say. I will introduce myself in the other appropriate forums as well then.. I'm open to questions and all that... hoping for... anything...I dunno. But that's part of my story... and if you read this thank you and if you replied thank you even more.

Sincerely,
Nathanael Erik "

Nathanael,

What you are experiencing is very common. As Poetry said, check out the Vitamins sticky at the top. Also, please tell us more about your daily activities so we can help you get some quiet rest. Often, people have not been told about needing to lower stress and sensory stimulation. Even though you can sleep through noise, it will help to lower the sounds in your environment. They elevate stress hormones and other chemistry that get in the way of healing.

So, please take the time to list your many symptoms so we can help you.

Also, put a double paragraph space every 5 or 6 lines so those of us with visual tracking problems can follow your post.

My best to you.

Hi Nathanael Erik,

Try not to despair, although I know it can be tough to attempt to do so.

Remember that your brain is undergoing some chemical changes and that may be what's causing your depressed mood.

Focus on yourself, your recovery and your well-being.

Most concussions resolve and completely heal in the first few weeks to a year. You might just wake up one day and feel completely back to normal!! Although if you do, please remember to take it easy since your brain might still be vulnerable to relapses and further trauma.

Try to be patient.

I'm sorry Nathanael. I got hurt a week after you so I'm new at all of this too. I can tell you that none of my friends have stepped up either. I did get a card from work but I've had friends say "enjoy your time off" and "you're still not better?????" Most people just aren't going to get it.
I'm glad to hear that your mom is supportive. It helps a lot to have family rally around you.