Oh my gosh, you guys and gals. I was sitting in a restaurant, and a wall hanging came loose from the wall, fell, and hit me on the head! I was stunned, but felt okay. However, the next day, my head started hurting badly, and I went to the emergency room. I was diagnosed with a mild concussion and have been recuperating ever since. I’m finally feeling well enough to tell you all about it! Well, actually, I’m only feeling well enough to tell you a little bit about it. I’ll tell you more next time. But not to worry, the doctors say I will be completely back to normal very soon. Hope your September has been treating you better than it’s been treating me!
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Oh My Goodness! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Two words: brain rest
Brain rest is good advice. š And SLOWLY increasing brain activeness. š
Thank you! It has not been too speedy, but it has been a recovery. š
Hi Liza,
So sorry to hear about this!
May the brain fog lift and the healing begin.
Thanks, Lynne!!
Good grief! Speedy recovery!
Thanks, Greg!!
Take it easy. Even mild concussions take awhile to go away. I got one just by banging my head against my car door jam.
Oh goodness, there are so many ways to hit one’s head…. Thanks for the message. š
This is not the type of fun activity I wish for you! Feel better soon.
Thanks, Rhonda! No fun at all!
hope youāre feeling better!
Thanks, Mathew!
Liza, wish speedy recovery…. šøšøšø
Thanks, Ella!
Liza, I went to the meeting for the first time today, and I learned about your predicament then. I am really sorry! I will be more careful about the unexpected dangers of eating out… Cheers! Recover quickly! -Ronaldo (Ron)
Thanks, Ron!
I just saw this; had wondered why there were no more blog entries. (I’ve also been off the Net more than on the last month: moving household around for painters to repaint the walls over the last 4 weekends.
Get well quick! I like Lauri’s advice: brain rest.
Thanks, Jack!
Whoa. Do be,careful, effects can linger.