I returned to work on a limited-time basis (6 hours/day) this week.  While the days are short, the intensity is routine.   Day 1 was overwhelming in the worst way.  Finding myself on the verge of tears during a 1 hour meeting was very discouraging.  Although my neck was sore, that wasn’t the cause of [...]

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There is a period of time, following a head-bonk such as mine, where one experiences something called post-concussion syndrome.  Things like vomiting, dizziness, hyper-sensitivity to light (including that from computer screens), inability to concentrate, fatigue, and headaches are just a few of the wonderful symptoms that I experienced during this post-concussion phase. Although these symptoms [...]

In between bouts of throwing up, vertigo, and a massive headache, I’ve been trying to piece the events of my fall together — for my own sake.  I emailed a friend who works at the gym to ask if my fall was witnessed.  Did I lose consciousness?  Did I tumble?   In a search for [...]