Concussions

I’ve been learning about concussions. Interesting stuff:

Grade 1 : The mild concussion occurs when the person does not lose consciousness (pass out) but may seem dazed.

Grade 3: The classic concussion, which is the most severe form, occurs when the person loses consciousness for a brief period of time and has no memory of the event. Evaluation from a health-care provider should be performed as soon as possible after the injury.

So that’s me, a “Grade 2” concussion. Apparently the headache can persist quite a while, but as long as it’s not accompanied by nausea, confusion, dizziness, fainting, or other badness, I should be fine.

And, in the most generic advice I’ve ever seen:

It is normal to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, lonely and worried. Sometimes a friend, or support group can help. Before your stress gets out of control, tell someone who can help.

This is true whether or not you’ve bumped your head.

After several concussions, your doctor may talk with you about changing sports.

After a few, your coach might well have the same conversation with you. Perhaps you’re not big enough to be a lineman, or quick enough to try inside sweeps at a competition.