November 7, 2011
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So 5-6 weeks ago, normal night at home. Bit of telly, chatting online, reading a book, drinking wine. Time for bed. I follow the usual routine. Last thing, turn off a light in the laundry. Sort of lurch around, too much wine.... hear a crack... a loud crack. Turns out it is my skull hitting the door frame. Turns out the warm feeling was the blood.
Didn't think it was the hugest deal. Until two days later when I was a total mess. Fell asleep at work, woke up suddenly, scratched my face - more blood. I decide I shall go home. I decide I shall go to the doctor first. He takes one look at me, Concussion.
For two weeks, I was a total mess. Trouble talking. Falling asleep.
Truth is, I'm still a mess.
Truth is, I haven't let my poor brain heal.
Truth is, I'm drinking too much, really.
I refuse to make a deal out of it. I will just sort it. I make a deal out of everything. don't even want to write it here.
Anyway. Mental energy to write on here - progress, yay!!!
Head injury - scary shit.
Comments (4)
GOOD LORD. Sal, this is craaazy. I'm glad you're okay. I can just imagine you falling asleep at work and being all, no no, I'm fine. At least you didn't throw up on anyone. I have no idea if you're drinking "too much" wine, but maybe you should turn off the trickier lights before you settle in with your book...
(Also, I'm pretty sure you can't make too much of a "deal" about cracking open your head on a door jamb, you monkey. Don't make me worry about you--there's no way for me to check up!)
x.g.
Have I ever mentioned how I love that your site looks like it always looked? Even if you don't post all that much, coming here makes me feel better. The continuity is comforting.
x.g.
Holy smokes, Sal. Concussions are so scary. I'm glad you're okay. g's right - I don't think you can make too much of a "deal" about cracking your head open... please take care of yourself and your wonderful, amazing brain.
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oww, sal! what g and h said. just take care yourself. damn, that picture you drew hurts.
how do doctors determine concussions (aside from just looking)? i need to check on that.