I want to start out by saying I am very happy to have found this group. I have been feeling very alone with all of this..as far as people understanding what you're going through.

I was in a highway accident back in June where I was rear ended by someone who I believe was texting and driving. I was at a complete stop due to a lumber truck pulling out of the mill and the guy behind me didn't stop or even attempt to brake...I had the brake and clutch engaged and smashed the back of my head on the back of the headrest. 24 hours later I was in the ER with what they told me was a concussion and I needed to remain on cognitive rest until I am symptom free after 20 mins of reading....

The next month or more I was in a lot of denial. I didn't want this accident to define my life or ruin any fitness progress I had attained. I had just hired a new personal trainer and was training for a fitness competition before this accident happened. I tried to keep doing smaller workouts and going into the office once a week for a couple hours. Gradually as my sleep became a problem I could no longer sustain my life's activities and I had to go off work and completely rest. I felt so defeated and depressed.

Along the way I've had a few setbacks including a second concussion Nov 25 which had me back in the hospital with even worse symptoms and sensitivities than the initial accident. My hearing was so sensitive I had to whisper because my own voice hurt my brain...even had to wear earplugs in the shower because the sound of the water hitting the tub hurt my brain. ..worst time of my life but it did allow for a huge step in my spiritual journey to happen which I'm grateful for.

As of right now I had a slight setback on the weekend from doing a modified yoga pose and am back on rest mode. Im not the most patient person and used to be a multi tasking queen so being in limbo is very hard. My friends don't understand at all because they keep asking me to go out etc so I've resorted to sending them youtube vids to try and get the message across.

This is month 7 for me...but only 2 months since the second injury so I def have a ways to go yet...my new concussion dr told me at least 2-3 months more of rest and I cant start the head injury rehab program until my symptoms subside by quite a bit...they tell me that PTSD triggers concussion symptoms so I wanted to see if anyone else found that as well? They say it can make your sensitivities worse and without counseling they may never get better...??
I wear sunglasses and earplugs EVERYWHERE STILL

Oh ya..and im told I need to RELAX. Easier said than done for a lot of people I think. ..

Thanks in advance for any input!!