Trauma In High School

The auditorium overflowed with fellow students all of whom had just completed state testing. The clock seemed to stand still as my stomach was ravenous for lunch. I did not hear the thud. I never saw the kid dash across the room knocking into something. It was all so sudden when the massive, standing stage light crashed into the back of my head. At first, I could only feel the excruciating pain. However, being home for the next few months was no better because it felt like a funhouse where stairs undulate and walls spin. Tasks that were once so simple, like reading, became complex puzzles with no answers. My body confined me to a dark room having nothing to pass the time. Days were monotonous and the pain from the frequent headaches and dizziness restrained me. I could barely remember what I ate the night before. My vibrant and bubbly personality transformed into a discouraged and frustrated one constantly questioning my recovery. Will the pain cease? Will I ever feel "normal" again? …show more content…
Without this information, I was frightened because head injuries can have permanent effects. In my case, I met with a neurologist to determine the extent of the trauma. She asked me to remember these five words: blanket, penny, pig, lemon, and baby. For most, this is effortless; however, I could not recall them no matter how hard I tried. The doctor suggested I begin physical therapy to improve my memory and gait. The therapist assigned me balance and coordination exercises, such as walking up and down a few steps and using a stationary