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Ask HN: When can I start using a screen after a concussion?
Hi there, I got a concussion last Friday in an accident. Got checked out by my doc and luckily only have a minor concussion. I’ve been trying to limit my screen time. In the first 48 hours i didn’t look at screens to much at all because it would bother me. Maybe an hour each day.
Now i feel myself reaching back for my phone and iPad as my head starts to clear up. I keep seeing online that gradual increase to activity seems the way to go. It’s been about 5 days now and my phone seems to be bothering me less.
Does anyone have experience in this regard? I’ve only had one other concussion but it was when i was young so i don’t really remember how long i stayed off screens.
- danuker 4y agoI am not a doctor. Nor do I have experience with concussions. But some ergonomics flyer I read at work a long time ago said to make sure you're comfortable. So, make sure you're comfortable. Regularly take breaks and evaluate how you feel.
- leach 4y agoYeah I’ve been taking it easy and resting a lot these last 5 days. My head feels clearer and sharper everyday, I’m just looking to watch some light videos and read HN though as I’m starting to get quite bored.
- danuker 4y ago> My head feels clearer and sharper everyday Another HN user said meditation made them more patient, better at dealing with emotions, and at deep work. Perhaps the break from electronics had a similar effect on you! https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31309438 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31309438