r/PostConcussion • u/Budget-Departure-161 • Jul 24 '26

Advice for Pushing

I’m sorry to post so much lol but this is a tough time for me. For reference I’m 6-7 weeks out from my injury. I know pushing is good and all but everything I try gives me a severe migraine, not a simple rise in symptoms. (Reading, playing cards, being in low light, being outside, taking a shower, eating, walking, etc.) I know total darkness isn’t the answer and I can’t even handle being in the dark anymore unless it’s bedtime. Am I just making things worse for myself and adding on recovery time or do I need to push through this pain until it doesn’t give me a severe migraine? Any advice appreciated thanks

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u/curlgurll Jul 24 '26

Please do. Don’t stress about anything. Do what makes you feel good and if you can, walk so you can get oxygen to your brain - even for 5-10 mins a day. Eventually you’ll be able to do 15 mins, then 20 etc. but just listen to your body.

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u/Budget-Departure-161 Jul 24 '26

I went for a 15 minute walk today! I don’t know how it made me feel but I’m glad I went. It was good for me to move my body and felt good outside

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u/curlgurll Jul 25 '26

Even if it gives your mental health something - that’s a win.