Just when things were going good...)))):

[Penguins57]

Guess what guys.! I got a concussion. ): Done with football for the season and sports for the whole YEAR!!! Hopefully we can let me do discus at the end of the year...NOT A CONTACT SPORT....They are talking about taking me out of football for good. Which I understand...but I got the concussion off of punting which I NEVER do except for tht one time. So I'm thinkin if I just stick to PAT (extra point) then I have almost no chance of getting a concussion and I'll just finish off high school and get a letter. I've given up college and NFL, because I physically cannot do it. So I'm changing my future. But I NEED sports to survive.
My mom got mad and yelled at me today because I don't know how to stop once I'm hurt. I was going to go in and kick again after getting the concussion. (OH AND I TORE LIGAMENTS IN MY NECK!) Haven't been to school in 2 weeks. Hopefully going back monday.
But you GUYS!!! I'M SO DEPRESSED NOW.
It's like everything was working out and like it was meant to be, and now,
I'm sorry but damn.
)':
I need the endorphines to continue to be happy.
I gotta find something and FAST to keep me happy.
Caz i feel myself slowly slipping down into my deep depression like I used to be...
Okay my medhelp mothers. I know I need to slow down, I know I should take a break. But think about it like this. Have you ever had something in your life that you have to do to keep living.? Football is literally like breathing to me.l Without it, I dont know how else to live. I've cried myself to sleep the past 2 nights. I don't know what I'm going to do. And I'm afraid. Last time I got a concussion was when my Chiari started acting up. My memory is already screwed up, what else could go wrong?
)""""":
Prayers please.
And advice.
Something has got to work.

[selmaS]

Hi Allison...I am gald u were able to get back to work...I know u love football....and we all have choices to make....

I pray ur decisions work the way u want them to...and that u r able to get back to school full time.

Best Wishes Allison

"selma"

[Penguins57]

I'm thinking about this:
I've never been seriously tackled on a PAT (extra point kick).
No one really ever is...
So for my junior and senior year, I'm just gonna play kicker for PATs.
I have to give up on college and NFL.
But I'ma focus on track as much as possible.
I'm going to the olympics. (:
Just wait. Something will work out for me...
BUT NO I WILL NOT TRY GOLF.
I suck at Putt-Putt. No way. lol sorry (:
Things seem to be working out.
I went to skool yesterday for the first time in 3 weeks.
Even tho im REALLY overwhelmed,
and it caused me a whole night of pain...
I'm gonna work thru it.
(:
Love,
Allison

[selmaS]

Hi...I am sorry....U know how I feel and felt about this sport and chiari....that said, u got wonderful advice....try coaching younger kids.

U have a condition that is going to get worse if u continue to push urself for the love of a game/sport.

I understand...I have things I love as much and can not do them the way I would like...but, with help, I am able to do some, and I can train/teach others.

U have to decide what u want....to feel good, or do something u love...that said , what u love could hurt u more than u could know...hindsight is great if only we could see if b4......

I would suggest u meditate on this...allow urself to heal...slow down.

I pray u feel better

"selma"

[n40066]

what wonderful advice!  bravo, my friend!!!

[CB1122]

oh I know how you feel.... my sport is volleyball!! I actually played through HS and College. I am 25 but have been coaching for 8 years. Right now I am head coach at a Junior College and this season is the best in school history - we could possibly make it to nationals.... anyways since my Chiari like symptoms have taken over my life I've had to stop playing, which makes coaching a fun but depressing time. I love to coach but I want to jump in and play and be more active :( I've cried myself to sleep numerous times. It is so frustrating to know that I probably won't ever get to do my favorite thing ever again... ugh starting to tear up again... my whole family plays (mom, dad, and 3 sisters - my bro is the only one who doesn't). And I live 12 hours away from them right now, but we are moving back in the summer and I was going to join their summer sand league... bah it just ***** not being able to do what you want to do!!!

I guess my only advice is let yourself grieve it, but try to find a place where you can still participate... whether it be coaching, or working for a coach. Work summer camps and teach other kids how to play - if you have a passion and a love for something it will show through and you will be successful and those who are taught by you will benefit. I tell my team everyday "play every game and practice as if it were your last... cause you never know... it might be".

[n40066]

ok....don't laugh at me.  and don't just blow me off, either.  you asked for help, so going to offer you a suggestion.  i can't remember if you have any back issues or not, but guessing not, since you play football.  and your neck can't be in that bad of shape either.  so.  and again, don't just dismiss this without giving it an HONEST try first.  golf.  it's a fabulous, not to mention addicting sport!  it's a faaarrrr cry from football, i know, but it can be a lot of fun!  and VERY CHALLENGING!!!  if you give it an honest try, say 3 times a week for one month and still hate the idea of it, then you've lost nothing.  but on the other hand, you might just find something else that can keep those endorphines flowing!  and there are many colleges that give scholarships for golf, too!  what have you got to lose?  you could be the next tiger in the making???

[rod44]

CM stinks. Sorry this is happing to you but you need to look after your health, this could come back and bite you in later life if you dont look after yourself now. I know it is difficult to step back from doing something you love. Give your body a chance to recover and see how things are in a few months.....


Ray