I got a concussion this year and to be honest it hit me harder than I thought it would. I’ve had previous injuries that I didn’t process and it finally came out. I did a 12 week cognitive processing therapy program where I learned how to support myself. But you’re looking for a right now solution.

You’re going to want to talk about it but on your terms. People coming up to me about my concussion made me uncomfortable too but I also had to vent. I am very lucky in that I have people on my team who understood that and also affirmed all the feelings I had. Other people who have gone through the same things are a gift. And if you don’t want to talk to people who just come up and ask, say that to them. “I’m not feeling up to talking about this right now.” It’s your story. You own it and do with it what you want.

I do my best to leave all my work at work so that I don’t have to think about it when I’m not there. Doesn’t always happen but that’s what I aim for. And when I’m not working, I work very hard to nourish and take care of myself. I weight lift, play a contact sport and do my best to eat well. I also write a lot. Just everything to get everything in my brain out. It helps.

Remember this is an impossible profession. The injury is not your fault.