I am a 29yr old male. Just over a year ago I was involved in a car accident on my leaving do from work. Unfortunately, the car accident left me in a coma for 5 days and pta for 3 weeks.
I have made progress over this year, and I know I have already reached a stage where some people may never get to, but it's just not enough for me. I was due to be starting a new and exciting job and looking to buy my first property. Now I can't work and I'm living with my parents. It sucks so much. Ending it seems like it would be so harsh on my family and I couldn't do that to them, but having it as an option is comforting. I can't see anyone ever wanting to be with me if I can't get my life on track. I feel like I'm staring down the barrel of becoming a deadbeat old man with no accomplishments, no love, and no career.
People seem to keep telling me I'm in the early stages of recovery and I will improve, but how much improvement can you really make when it's already been a year?
Sorry for a long message, and don't feel you have to respond.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way too. Don't belittle your injury by saying it was milder than another person's injury. From this chat, I've seen that brain injury of any (initial) severity really does just fucking suck (Sorry for swearing). From the other responses to my message it looks like 2 years out is still early days. I'll get better, and so will you.
Advice please
TBI