I have a serious concussion and need advice.

GET OFF THE COMPUTER! We love you and want you to get better. SO GET OFF AND GO REST. Said with much love and kindness.

I just want to say that I'm very moved by this community and the kindness and empathy shown towards Dani in this tough situation. 

Dani, I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hope you feel better soon.

Feel better soon Dani. Maybe moving in with Mom isn’t such a bad idea now. Please don’t respond to anything until you have the ok to do so. We love you very much.

Your Pea Sisters.

As irresistible as we all are, quit checking 2peas and rest!!! We'll still be here when you recover a bit more.

You suffered a serious head injury & should be seeking an appointment ASAP with a neurologist &/or concussion specialist. Search for highly acclaimed/reputable concussion specialists in your area. When my teen suffered the first head injury teen was unconscious for ten minutes. Recovery was grueling, along with weeks of therapy. Almost a year to the day later another head injury/concussion was suffered. There are permanent effects as a result of two back-to-back head injuries.

My advice ...seek a close friend (one who is a Dr or RN will be vital) to help find the specialist & plead the necessity to see you ASAP.
NO Stimulation ... NO electronics, computers, phones, TV, reading, bright lights or sounds.
You need full & complete brain rest! It sucks, and far from easy, but your brain suffered a traumatic injury.

Don't hesitate to seek medical/ER attention ASAP should your symptoms get worse. Take this injury serious! You should also not be alone.


ETA: I don't wish to sound like Debby Downer, but sharing our experience. You might feel A LOT worse before you feel better. Teen's first injury recovery was brutal. We went through many stages, that the concussion specialist said were all "normal". The specialist would even forewarn us about what stages to expect next. At first teen was lethargic, tired, overwhelmed and very out of sorts. 
That stage quickly turned into having little to no impulse control or filter. That stage was scary! Teen doesn't even remember the first week after the injury. After the impulse/filter stage, teen experienced a depression. Life didn't stop for anyone else. Friends were still playing sports, going out together, having fun. Teen had to keep all stimulation to a minimum, along with reduced school hours (if requested), no  homework, no tests, no end-of-year finals, rest during the school day whenever teen requested. Throughout recovery there was still no TV, computers, electronics, movies, stimulation, sports/spectator sports allowed.

After that stage came the anger stage. That was not pleasant! Teen was angry that life continued & teen was not recovered and cleared to play. The last stage was anger mixed with acceptance. Teen knew the ramifications if released too soon and another brain injury happened. Unfortunately, another head injury occurred a year to the date later. Teen has suffered permanent effects as a result.

Your work is doing a favor by protecting you & not allowing you to return to work.

Another thought ... should you need ER assistance, please have your friend/family member take you to a facility known for head injuries. Not all ER's are the same! Teen's first injury was at a smaller community, so that's where the ambulance took him (nearest hospital). Unfortunately, that was a mistake. Release directions gave no restrictions, which was not correct!

Plus falling over the stool because you forgot it was there....You can't afford a fall, which could result in a second head injury. I hope someone has taken you to the ER for further medical attention.

Thinking of you today. Sending lots of hugs and healing vibes your way!

Concussions build on each other. It doesn't sound like you are doing as well as you think. Listen to what they tell you to do!