A few months ago I had an accident which drastically changed my life. No longer was I able to do the things that I liked to do. I could no longer work, socialize, exercise, watch TV, read a book or even talk without experiencing head pain along with nausea and blurred vision. This I was told are the symptoms of a concussion.
Before I had my accident, I really didn’t know much about concussions nor did I think they were that serious. After experiencing it myself I now realize that it is a very serious condition and you must take the time to heal. When you have a concussion and you don’t take the time to heal you can do long term damage to your brain which has long lasting side effects.
Over the last few months I have experienced a range of emotions as I have not been able to be my normal self. I’ve experienced isolation, sadness, anger, depression and anxiety all while being sensitive to light and noise. I’ve been struggling with double vision which brings on nausea and headaches. The thing about concussions is no one can see your injury. I have struggled with this because everyone sees you and thinks that you are OK when really you’re not. I decided that I wanted to show others what it’s like to experience having a concussion and all the symptoms and feelings that come with it. The photos below depict the struggles and dark feelings I’ve dealt with. I hope these photos help others understand what it’s like to live with a concussion.
Seeing double
The room is spinning
My joy has been stripped away from me
Putting the pieces of my life back together
My ears are ringing
Anxiety is taking hold of me
Anger is coming in
My head doesn’t feel the same
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Concussions can last from a few days to a few years. If all depends on the severity. I do have a concussion and I am recovering from it but it's going to take a few more weeks for me to recover. I have friends who had severe concussions and it's taken them years to heal.
Actual they can't last a few years they last at most 4 days. Sorry for disagreeing with you but you are confused. Probably from all those 4 day concussions
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Thank you for posting this! I'm just wondering what do u mean by concussion? I have had a concussion and it only lasted about two days. (Bring on the downvotes :()
Sorry to hear you've had so many concussions! I agree it is surprising how we don't think about it. What I'm struggling with now is post concussion syndrome (all the after effects) . I would edit my title but I don't think I can :P
I’ve had about 6-7 bc of horses and a bike accident. It is surprising how we don’t think about it. I don’t have chronic issues, but who knows down the pike.
These long lasting effects from a concussion are very real and very difficult. That's why I wanted to share :)
Thank you for sharing. The anxiety I have had since my third concussion has at times been crippling. So many times you never realize that all the things you feel are connected to it. As they say it takes time and it does get better. It's important t make sure you put the proper supports and care in to place.
Concussions can last from a few days to a few years. If all depends on the severity. I do have a concussion and I am recovering from it but it's going to take a few more weeks for me to recover. I have friends who had severe concussions and it's taken them years to heal.
Actual they can't last a few years they last at most 4 days. Sorry for disagreeing with you but you are confused. Probably from all those 4 day concussions
Load More Replies... Thank you for posting this! I'm just wondering what do u mean by concussion? I have had a concussion and it only lasted about two days. (Bring on the downvotes :()
Sorry to hear you've had so many concussions! I agree it is surprising how we don't think about it. What I'm struggling with now is post concussion syndrome (all the after effects) . I would edit my title but I don't think I can :P
I’ve had about 6-7 bc of horses and a bike accident. It is surprising how we don’t think about it. I don’t have chronic issues, but who knows down the pike.
These long lasting effects from a concussion are very real and very difficult. That's why I wanted to share :)
Thank you for sharing. The anxiety I have had since my third concussion has at times been crippling. So many times you never realize that all the things you feel are connected to it. As they say it takes time and it does get better. It's important t make sure you put the proper supports and care in to place.
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