Hi Skygray,

I'm sorry to hear you've joined the PCS ranks, but glad to see you on this forum. It's been tremendously helpful to me.

I understand the difficulties of trying to continue working in a mentally demanding job while coming to terms with your new PCS-enduring self. Unfortunately the two don't go together well. At all.

I can't speak for others, but for me any attempts at pushing through my symptoms to engage in family time, social engagements, work, etc., have always made things more difficult for me and my family. Following any mental/physical exertion there is a recovery that extends for days/weeks. During this, all my symptoms and depression intensify... I get angry easily at my family, feel as intelligent as a pumpkin squash, can't find words, require isolation from everyone, etc., etc. From this I've learned that pushing it simply is not worth the price that comes with it.

In the end, you have to be careful that you're not doing too much. After all, rest from mental exertion is likely a key component in recovery duration.

Good luck with everything.