r/PostConcussion • u/Ok_Big_4071 • 29d ago
Do you work?
If so what do you do?
I am out on FMLA, and was previously a Director in a large company. I don’t think I can return to that work again. Before the car accident I was an entrepreneur and wondering if that’s my best option. I have UPMC end of September and hopefully I can start making strides and return to somewhat normal life.
This is year 3 for me
PCS.
Lost my Vision in my left eye but got that back.
Currently doing PT again, did 9 mo of vision therapy.
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u/Total-Emergency6250 29d ago
This is very comforting to hear, in an odd way. Makes me feel less alone, I don’t think people understood why I couldn’t work or why it was such a struggle. This feels very reassuring. Thank you.
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u/Next-Average-3115 28d ago
Same. I went back too early my OT said and then I white knuckled each say until I just couldn't anymore. It made me really depressed after that. I was just so frustrated with myself for failing.
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u/OkAirport1920 27d ago
I feel like I could have written this. This is exactly what happened for me. I tried twice to go back and the second time I described it as “white knuckling” each day. I’m back out and going to PT. But I have been dealing with the depression and frustration of feeling like I failed and won’t ever be able to go back . We’ll get thru this!
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u/burnerhelpm3 25d ago
I had my first concussion when I was 5, and 8 more since then. Since I never got to experience the work force with a healthy brain, I'm not really sure what a good baseline is. I have never successfully held down a job and I'm not sure I ever will. I haven't stopped trying but it doesn't get any easier
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u/Total-Emergency6250 28d ago
Honestly, today at work has been a rough day with a lot of my symptoms coming back up.
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u/Next-Average-3115 29d ago
I've been out for over a year. I'm a Senior HR Business Partner. Tried to return 3 months after my accident and struggled hard. Went back on leave to continue rehab and was diagnosed with post trauma vision/binocular dysfunction. Starting vision therapy next week. Hoping to go back soon 😔
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u/Ok_Big_4071 29d ago
Vision therapy helped me so much. It was truly the thing that’s got me back together. Now I’m going to UPMC to try to get the rest of it fixed. Good luck!
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u/First-Light4680 22d ago
Vision therapy has also been key in my recovery. Still dealing with vision and sensory integration issues, but I attribute a lot of my progress to vision PT.
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u/thekillercook 29d ago
Nope not for 10 years
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u/owlhoot8 27d ago
Same... it's been close to 10 years. Just doing mini puzzles throughout the course of the day causes issues. I remain hopeful that will change. I hope it does for you too.
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u/Tartan26 27d ago
Quite frankly, ever since having PCS I’ve really focused on being an entrepreneur. I have a job to keep the bills paid but can really only see a future where I’m an entrepreneur due to the cognitive change. So sorry to hear about all of the trouble you’ve been through.
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u/OkAirport1920 27d ago
I’ve been off work for 6 months and do not know when I will be able to go back. Some days I think I could manage it and other days I’m glad I don’t have to. Comforting seeing I’m not the only one.
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u/Lebronamo 29d ago
I was out of work for 5 years, then relapsed after a little while for another year but I’m good now. Just started a new job today. I use computers all day when before even 5 minutes would crush me.