Dealing with a concussion

[alicskysareblue]

So yeah I have a concussion. A 3/4 quarter inch pipe slipped from the ledge an hit me on the side of the head went to my supervisor telling him I didn't feel good he said to tough it out or we file an incident, I roughed it out for about 20 minutes until I had a customer and I couldn't anwser her question. Then I filed a report my supervisor was a real dick about and treated me like I was faking i. 

 

Basically long story short ( I won't bore you with detail Ive had several night disturbances went back to work Wednesday supervisor was a dick tried to get me to admit fault but did say go home and don't come back until you have a work release.ugh it took three hospital visits to get a note saying I DO have a concussion. 

 

 

So hears my question what do I do to keep myself from going insane? I shouldn't be on my phone but I've slept as much as I can.... Also I am aware not a good forum to ask for advice but we got kids asking for dating advice so why not?

[AlwaysFSX]

Whatever you do, no ice. That's how I got more damage.

[alicskysareblue]

1 hour ago, AlwaysFSX said:

Whatever you do, no ice. That's how I got more damage.

Eh I didnt just basically have been sleeping which is getting annoying doctors expect patients to go two week of almost nothing?!!! 

[AlwaysFSX]

13 minutes ago, elderago said:

Eh I didnt just basically have been sleeping which is getting annoying doctors expect patients to go two week of almost nothing?!!! 

Yup.

[glengraegill]

I reckon get some good sunlight, and just do things with your hands, learn how to solve a rubiks cube?

[Monte_Carlo]

Talk to HR.  This could qualify you for worker's comp.  Also your boss probably took more than a few pipes to his head.  He needs to chill out. 

[glengraegill]

3 minutes ago, Monte_Carlo said:

Talk to HR.  This could qualify you for worker's comp.  Also your boss probably took more than a few pipes to his head.  He needs to chill out. 

is right. MONEY

[Bhav]

You have an asshole for a boss. 

[Nuluvius]

5 hours ago, elderago said:

So hears my question what do I do to keep myself from going insane? I shouldn't be on my phone but I've slept as much as I can.... Also I am aware not a good forum to ask for advice but we got kids asking for dating advice so why not?

This is what you do:

1. Record everything:
   1. The details of the incident including: What you were doing, what you observed, the times and what exactly happened.
   2. Your boss's behaviour towards you.
   3. What happened afterwards including dates and times.
   4. Photographs of the environment and of your injuries over time - keep a photographic log.
2. Establish fault; is there a health and safety procedure in effect? Was it followed?
3. Get yourself a lawyer (possibly specialized in employment law, health and safety & workplace injury) and go down the legal route for compensation.

[alicskysareblue]

7 hours ago, Nuluvius said:

This is what you do:

1. Record everything:
   1. The details of the incident including: What you were doing, what you observed, the times and what exactly happened.
   2. Your boss's behaviour towards you.
   3. What happened afterwards including dates and times.
   4. Photographs of the environment and of your injuries over time - keep a photographic log.
2. Establish fault; is there a health and safety procedure in effect? Was it followed?
3. Get yourself a lawyer (possibly specialized in employment law, health and safety & workplace injury) and go down the legal route for compensation.

ugh the last thing I feel like doing right know. I have no physical injury on the outside and there was no brain injury from the ct scan, Idk I'lll see how things pan out before I go down the legal route,  I have documentation have you dealt with this before ? 

 

9 hours ago, glengraegill said:

I reckon get some good sunlight, and just do things with your hands, learn how to solve a rubiks cube?

not funny man, you try doing a rubiks cube with a concussion or going outside with one, 

 

this is a serious topic

 

9 hours ago, glengraegill said:

is right. MONEY

its not about money its about medical expenses and  being paid  because I am facing at least two weeks off work. I live on my own and have bills to pay and rent to pay, and if I dont get compensation I am screwed

I am seriously stressed why now

 

 

side not monitors are really bright gah...

[Nuluvius]

58 minutes ago, elderago said:

I have documentation have you dealt with this before ?

What specifically? Concussion or legal action?

58 minutes ago, elderago said:

I am seriously stressed why now

This is the last thing you need right now. You should note that the situation has resulted in your injury being further compounded by the resultant stress.

58 minutes ago, elderago said:

side not monitors are really bright gah...

Photosensitivity is not an uncommon side effect.

58 minutes ago, elderago said:

I am facing at least two weeks off work.

In general recovery is relative and you should take as long as you need to. I'd say that two weeks would be quite optimistic/conservative.

58 minutes ago, elderago said:

I live on my own and have bills to pay and rent to pay, and if I dont get compensation I am screwed

Quintessentially there's only one priority here; that's your health, seriously, because without that then the rest will crumble all around you.

[alicskysareblue]

18 minutes ago, Nuluvius said:

What specifically? Concussion or legal action?

This is the last thing you need right now. You should note that the situation has resulted in your injury being further compounded by the resultant stress.

Photosensitivity is not an uncommon side effect.

In general recovery is relative and you should take as long as you need to. I'd say that two weeks would be quite optimistic/conservative.

Quintessentially there's only one priority here; that's your health, seriously, because without that then the rest will crumble all around you.

I know but I still have bills and rent to pay those don't go away with a concussiont, and two weeks is optimistic but still i'm in the U. S workers rights arent that great... 

 

I was meaning work compensation have you dealt with it? 

[.spider.]

That sounds illegal maybe get a lawyer

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

The moment there is severe contact to the head, you should be going to a quiet room to be evaluated immediately.

[Nuluvius]

21 minutes ago, elderago said:

I know but I still have bills and rent to pay those don't go away with a concussiont, and two weeks is optimistic but still

Of course not. What I'm trying to say is that perhaps you should think about turning an apparent negative situation into a positive one. This may be a signal that something could change... Then again I'm not going to pry or tell/advise you about what you should be doing with your own life! I'm simply saying what my own thought processes would begin turning to if I were in such a situation.

21 minutes ago, elderago said:

I was meaning work compensation have you dealt with it? 

I'm not sure about the law in your country but certainly in the UK there are policies, agencies and unions. Beyond those we have the ability (at any time) to turn to lawyers who specialise in the relevant fields. The former are usually free while the latter usually costs unless it's a 'no win no fee' arrangement - You'll get what you pay for (or don't) essentially. Sometimes it can also be enough to simply drop in the mention of negative publicity - be this social media or real media.

 

I have come close to seeking compensation on a couple of occasions in the past, thankfully however it was unnecessary in the end. What I will say though is that life is far too short to have it compromised at the hands of someone else - I'd encourage you to do everything in your power to fight for what you believe is right. Don't ever let anyone else stand on you no matter how big they initially appear to be or 'think' that they are.

[alicskysareblue]

 

12 minutes ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

The moment there is severe contact to the head, you should be going to a quiet room to be evaluated immediately.

Yeah he told me to tough it out or file a report he gave me a lot of saying do you want to go home and such

 

10 minutes ago, Nuluvius said:

Of course not. What I'm trying to say is that perhaps you should think about turning an apparent negative situation into a positive one. This may be a signal that something could change... Then again I'm not going to pry or tell/advise you about what you should be doing with your own life! I'm simply saying what my own thought processes would begin turning to if I were in such a situation.

I'm not sure about the law in your country but certainly in the UK there are policies, agencies and unions. Beyond those we have the ability (at any time) to turn to lawyers who specialise in the relevant fields. The former are usually free while the latter usually costs unless it's a 'no win no fee' arrangement - You'll get what you pay for (or don't) essentially. Sometimes it can also be enough to simply drop in the mention of negative publicity - be this social media or real media.

 

I have come close to seeking compensation on a couple of occasions in the past, thankfully however it was unnecessary in the end. What I will say though is that life is far too short to have it compromised at the hands of someone else - I'd encourage you to do everything in your power to fight for what you believe is right. Don't ever let anyone else stand on you no matter how big they initially appear to be or 'think' that they are.

I know Im just scared my family believed I'm a hypochondriac and to a point I am but this is differentill try to stay positive

 

Also I need to calm down my head is starting to hurt

[shawn_the_cow]

I can kinda remember when I had my concussion from football and what worked for me was to just get out and move around a bit or do a really light workout.  Other then that I would work to stay nice and hydrated and read some books to keep your mind sharp and working on your attentiveness which something I had a difficulty with.  Give it a few weeks and you should be ok!

[alicskysareblue]

2 hours ago, shawn_the_cow said:

I can kinda remember when I had my concussion from football and what worked for me was to just get out and move around a bit or do a really light workout.  Other then that I would work to stay nice and hydrated and read some books to keep your mind sharp and working on your attentiveness which something I had a difficulty with.  Give it a few weeks and you should be ok!

I have major light sensetivity (as in computer monitors are out I'm responding on my very cracked phone) and am prone to being dizzy doctors told me to rest and after going out yesterday (was not fun for me) I'm listening to them

 

I've decided to not worry until I'm sexually over the symptoms it only causes stress and makes my head hurt

[Nuluvius]

11 hours ago, elderago said:

I've decided to not worry until I'm sexually over the symptoms it only causes stress and makes my head hurt