I have learned the hard way, take the time and give yourself permission to rest. I haven't done it much over the past weeks since having surgery and I'm paying for it.
Give yourself permission to heal. No matter how crazy you feel for doing it.
thanks...it's the hardest part... go to sleep when you can and need to. And say this little word called NO. and step it down. I have figured out some strategies for work... and that is a good idea. I am happy about that. Thank you for reading and your thoughtfulness.
Yes, learning to listen to your body instead of ignoring it and "hobbiting on" is not easy when you get to be old and crotchety... like me. Or a parent. It's okay to step back a bit.
I can't wear a helmet. But I can not engage. I am in charge of certifying my staff, and I am going to pull my certification to protective once I get back to work. (I can only defend myself-no restraints) and hopefully maintain that for a few years and see if that helps. I need time.
and this TBI thing is hard. I remain tired a lot, and losing words a lot, and stuttering. If I go slow, and use simple words it helps... but it's frustrating. It will get better, but with time. And rest. I am glad that the summer is coming. The time off is good.
I was head butted...its severely abused kids that I work with. In public schools. I love them, and don't fault them. But I can't do this like this anymore and have to change how I do this because it's too costly. I have had a lot of time to think...and have sorted a few things out.
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I have learned the hard way, take the time and give yourself permission to rest. I haven't done it much over the past weeks since having surgery and I'm paying for it.
Give yourself permission to heal. No matter how crazy you feel for doing it.
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and this TBI thing is hard. I remain tired a lot, and losing words a lot, and stuttering. If I go slow, and use simple words it helps... but it's frustrating. It will get better, but with time. And rest. I am glad that the summer is coming. The time off is good.
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The rest has helped quite a bit. I am grateful.
Thanks for reading...
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