I took me a little over a year, but I have made a very good recovery from a severe concussion last year that I sustained in a cycling accident. I'm full force at work and in my life, with just a few possibly permanent symptoms that mainly that involve my vision and balance (and that are relatively minor).

My main question is--I am now racing my bike again in the cyclocross format, which is extremely safe, but am seriously contemplating returning to road racing again next year. The chances for another serious head injury are always looming in road racing, however, and even though it is one of my top 5 favorite things to do in life, is this such a great idea?

Anyone have a take on this, or experience returning to extreme sports or activities, (such as hockey, mountain biking, snowboarding)?

With all that said--keep up hope, folks! Almost everyone will one day make a good recovery.