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09-24-2014, 04:56 PM
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So i am not well enough to go to school now so i was wondering what do you all do? I cannot read more than 13 min at a time, cant watch tv, play video games or be on the computer except max 10 min because i am very light sensitive. My PT has me walking in increasing increments a day.
Im at 13 min 2X a day so im just trying to find something or things to do without over exerting myself. Keep my mind from imploding. |
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09-24-2014, 06:40 PM
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I had months of not being able to do anything. I still cannot read much, still cannot watch tv. I can be on the computer for a bit longer now, which is a life saver. You just have to get past this stage. It was very rough for me, and I did not look forward to another day at all. However, it too will pass. Keep your head up.
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09-24-2014, 08:06 PM
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I found listening to books and podcasts helped pass the time. Most libraries have large collections of books on CD. I subscribed to *edit* since it is much cheaper than I tunes books.
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09-24-2014, 08:10 PM
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Put in a bird feeder or bird bath so you can sit and watch birds
Color - buy a big pack of crayons or colored pencils and Google "coloring pages for adults" or "free mandalas to color" Play with play-doh or legos Listen to a meditation or guided relaxation podcast Do chair yoga Give yourself a manicure or pedicure Download a nature sounds app for your phone and listen to it with your eyes closed Brush and floss your teeth Take a bubble bath Experiment with different hairstyles Take a nap Snuggle with your pet and/or child Call friends on the phone Buy exotic fruits and taste them Bake cookies or some other very simple recipe Mindfully peel and eat an orange Mindfully make and drink a cup of herbal tea Knit Crochet Read (or listen to an audiobook) if it doesn't stress your eyes or your brain
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mTBI and PCS after sledding accident 1-17-2011 Was experiencing: Persistent headaches, fatigue, slowed cognitive functions, depression Symptoms exacerbated by being in a crowd, watching TV, driving, other miscellaneous stress & sensory overload Sciatica/piriformis syndrome with numbness & loss of reflex Largely recovered after participating in Nedley Depression Recovery Program March 2012: . Eowyn Rides Again: My Journey Back from Concussion . |
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09-25-2014, 01:21 PM
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When I first had my concussion I didn't do a lot either. Recently I found that learning magic tricks has helped me. It is fun, and it feels good when I perform them in front of my family. Another idea could be to listen to the radio. Make sure it isn't too loud though.
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09-25-2014, 01:49 PM
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Thanks everyone for some creative ideas. I am still sound sensitive so too much noise is going to give me some problems. I will try some of these though. I cant breathe well or sleep well so anything involving those is difficult.
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09-25-2014, 02:06 PM
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Yeah when it was really bad I used to sit by the window in my sunglasses with earplugs in and watch the outside world go by.
It really sucks, I feel for you. But it WILL get better. take it one day at a time.
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12/02/2012 - Light concussion at boxing practice. Ended up having PCS for about 3 months. March 2013 - Thought that since most of my symptoms resolved I could start having fun again. Went snowmobiling once (didn't hit my head) and concussion symptoms returned and got even worse than before. June 2013 - accidentally bumped my head against a deck railing, and had a month-long setback. November 2013 - drove to work after a big snowstorm and the roads were very rough, ended up having another setback. 2014 - Having setbacks after coughing/sneezing too much, or someone slapping me on the back, or any other significant jarring. Feb 2014 - Started seeing Atlas Orthogonal chiro - most helpful doc so far. June 2014 - Two months of physical/visual therapy - no noticeable improvement. September 2014 - Diagnosed with Perilymph Fistula in right ear. November 2014 - Fistula surgery (switched to left ear before the surgery after additional testing). January 2016 - Quit work to "work" on figuring out PCS, so far it seems that eyes/vision issues are the most contributing factor, especially computer work. Current symptoms are: inconsistent sleep patterns, headaches, vertigo/dizziness, anxiety/panic attacks, mental fog/problems with concentration, problems with computer screens. |
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09-25-2014, 02:11 PM
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Learn to crochet..... my neurologist suggested this as an activity. He said, your hands will only go as fast as your brain can tolerate.
As a matter of fact, it is a skill they teach to NFL football players post concussion. I have been crocheting since I was a kid, however in the last year I have knocked out some pretty nice afghans, scarves and so forth. |
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09-25-2014, 02:16 PM
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"Learn to crochet..... my neurologist suggested this as an activity. He said, your hands will only go as fast as your brain can tolerate.
As a matter of fact, it is a skill they teach to NFL football players post concussion." Good to see a neuro has recommended this. I have been recommending this for the exact same reason for years. NFL players have been doing it for years as a way to relax from the high stress of a game.
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