Jenn: I think your response is pretty normal. It is one of loss, exhaustion and impatience at those who can't see past the "little things" in life.

I am certain that you are feeling grief and sadness at your friends injury but are pushing yourself to the limit to work hard to help her.  My suggestions are simple, talk to others who "get it", allow yourself to cty and take time to take care of yourself.  Be sure top eat well, get sleep and don't forget exercise--all help stress and the sun simply perks you up.

Lastly, keep posting here. I would encourage you to post in the Healing Forum headed by Dr. Dan.  He has wonderful insights and he "gets it".

To your other friends and co-workers, simply apologize and say, "I am sorry for being short tempered. A close friend had a bad accident and I have been worried and busy helping her".  Allow others to give you support too.

Please keep posting

I fell 7 years ago 34 feet on a field trip with my daughter. I was and still am a single Mom. The only way I kept myself in good spirits was by telling myself no kids or other adults weren't injured. I realized that I was 35 when I fell but my daughter was only 15. The only way I thought would helped the kids was to show them that no matter what card life deals you, you can adapt and overcome. It will make it easier on friends and family if you keep fighting to improve, (trust me I personally know it is hard to do).

Hearing people complaining about the little things in life, tell them: LIFE IS WAY TO SHORT, GO OUT AND ENJOY EVERY SECOND OF EVERYDAY. Because you never know what each day will bring your way.

I know this is a really difficult time in your life right now. Please remember to make it easier on you and your friend, just enjoy the laughter and smiles that you can give to each other. If your best friend is anything like me, they do not want a pity party!! I know all I ever wanted was to be treated the same way I was before my accident.

I hope I could help.

Best of luck,
Tami

Jenn,

   I think friends and family go thru all the same stages of life that we do when we're injured. Anger is one of the big ones, in my humble opinion.
    We're angry because of what happened, we're angry because we can't do things the same as we did before(some we can-we just have to over come and try it a different way). We're angry because others just don't understand why we're angry...it's a viciuos cycle and one that does get better, in time, if allowed to.
   Maybe sit down with your co workers and explain to them what you're feeling. Perhaps they're having the same feelings towards you too. If everyone communicates, I bet it will get better. Try not to keep things inside- venting is good for the soul...I vent ALOT and I'm the injured one. I have a pretty good idea of how other injured people feel but have NO clue what my friends and family are going thru- we're all in this new life together and each of us has to figure how to deal with it....
   I wish you well and hope you can find an avenue to help with your venting and frustration- the big thing- don't keep it in- the more you keep it in, the angrier you'll get...been there, done that...hang in there Jenn....there are lots of friends here so stop in and keep us posted how you're doing....