Any type of brain injury has the potential to turn your life upside down. As scary as this may be, it’s good to remember one thing: There are treatment options you can rely on to restore your previous level of health.

If you’ve suffered a concussion, there are several things you can do to speed up the healing process. Consider the following:

— Get enough rest during the day as well as plenty of sleep at night.

— Return to normal activities, such as school or work, a little bit at a time.

— Don’t partake in any physical activity, as you don’t want to hit your head while recovering from a concussion.

— Take medication that has been approved by your doctor, nothing else.

— Don’t focus your eyes for too long. For example, you don’t want to sit in front of a television or computer screen for hours on end.

Along with all the above, there’s one last thing you should do: Follow the treatment plan outlined by your medical team. By taking this one step, you can be rest assured that you are on the right track to healing your concussion.

A concussion is a serious brain injury, so it should be treated as such. When you take the right steps, you can be confident that your injury will heal with time.

As you’re recovering, don’t hesitate to learn more about the circumstances surrounding your injury. For example, you may find that another person, such as another driver, caused the accident that lead to your concussion. In this case, you may be able to seek compensation.

Source: BrainLine.org, “Facts About Concussion and Brain Injury,” accessed March 28, 2017