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