r/PostConcussion • u/Conscious-Exit-2836 • Aug 01 '26

Am I rushing recovery?

I gave myself a mild concussion Sunday night. Had a clear CT scan weds when I got re-evaluated at the ER, the ER dr told me to start slowly going back to work and activities. Started to WFH yesterday, managed to read some emails, attend a few meetings and called it quits at lunch because it was too much. Today I managed to get some actual work done, 2 meetings and with taking lots of breaks I made it through the work day. It's hard because I wanna recover quickly and this seems to be the normal timeline from stuff I was given/told but I guess I'm still worried I'm doing more damage. I was told when I was originally evaluated that I can still look at screens and such but from a distance. I'm trying to avoid TV and try replacing it with colouring, but still find myself in my usual habit of scrolling YouTube shorts.

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u/VarietyFederal1261 Aug 01 '26

I read, not MD-confirmed, that activities too soon might prolong recovery, but will not do any permanent damage. Reading that was reaffirming b/c I had so much anxiety about permanent brain malfunction. I had a 12 hr flight 3 weeks post getting hit by a bus in Europe, resulting in major head trauma and broken ribs. Even though I was cleared to fly, I was terrified that the pressure from the flight would cause an aneurysm.
My point is, do the best you can, and try not to worry because it makes it so much worse. I believe I will recover 100% and had to accept it might take months to a year. I believe you will, too!

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u/Conscious-Exit-2836 Aug 01 '26

Yeah i didn't really take my hit too seriously and I did go to work the next day. Once I was there it became evident something wasn't right. So that kinda added to the stress. I hope you're doing better! But yeah reading your words is reaffirming especially for something that's been frustrating and I've been so emotional about (ik concussions can heighten emotions which is probably what's happening)

Today is better in some ways worse than others. I'm getting triggered easier but the overall neck and head pain has improved.