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I concussed myself (because yes, I was at fault) trying to swing on some monkey bars during an evening involving some rather excellent (hard) cider in Bristol.
by verytrivial 5y ago
I concussed myself (because yes, I was at fault) trying to swing on some monkey bars during an evening involving some rather excellent (hard) cider in Bristol. I felt ... "wrong"? ... for maybe two or three months afterwards. Just never at ease. Forgetful. A bit confused and detached. I didn't even realize the fall was the cause until long after the hangover went away, but the hangover .. sort of didn't go away.
Until it did. No guarantees, but it's possible everything can turn out okay. I have a whole new set of worries, but my noggin isn't one of them.
- kingcharles 5y agoI have seen lots of (hard) cider accidents in Bristol. An unavoidable consequence of living in the West Country, my lover.
- ultrarunner 5y agoA friend of mine was recently in a mountain bike accident in which she hit her head. Despite her helmet, she sustained a concussion. Her experience mirrors yours almost identically, including the timeline.
- forgatmigej 5y agoSorry to hear that. I've had a few concussions, too, and there is definitely a psychological component. I found myself thinking "Is how I reacted to stimuli X because of the concussions, or due to a flaw in my character?" One day I realized that I am who I am; no A/B test can be done for my life with and without concussions. Causal inference can't be done by comparing experiences pre and post concussion. At most, it helps guide me as learn to deal with situations better - but not much more. Still get tired, but fasting helps me stay productive.
- nyokodo 5y ago> One day I realized that I am who I am Quite right. You don’t even need a concussion to have this quandary. Low blood sugar, lacking sleep, too much/little caffeine, stressful day, etc, all affect how I react but in all cases it was me albeit not at my best.