Noreen Baril
Concussions/Brain Injuries: 1
Cause: Other
Noreen’s Story
I was skateboarding near my house, and I turned my head back while skating and saw a car coming so I went closer to the edge of the road and hit a bump and got hit by the car.
I felt completely fine but after a week I was in misery. I couldn’t go outside, play in the band, go to school normally, do sports or theatre. I felt so alone because I wasn’t healing fast. It’s been almost two years and I’m still not healed completely. I had to go to physical therapy twice a week for 10 months.
I had to miss out on the fun teen years because of this illness that no one could see or understand. If you have a friend or family member who suffers from PCS please understand that this illness is no picnic. Be patient and understand that they need time. I am a completely different person after my accident, and I’m always scared I’ll never be the same again. The best advice I can give is; be patient and take time to rest. This illness does not define who you are.
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Concussion Connect has provided me a space to learn more about what is going on inside my brain and body, find the words to express how I am feeling, not feel so alone, and learn about and use different resources! It provides a sense of being understood that has been missing since my accident, even brings a sense of understanding myself. - CC Member
