Stop the activity and rest
Avoid sports, strenuous exercise, and heavy lifting
Use acetaminophen for headache if needed
Avoid alcohol, recreational drugs, and sedatives
Limit screen time, bright lights, and loud noise
Sleep and rest, but check for worsening symptoms
Have someone stay with you for the first 24 hours if possible
Return to normal activities slowly and only as symptoms improve
Avoid driving, biking, or operating machinery until cleared
Seek medical care if symptoms worsen or do not improve
Get emergency help for repeated vomiting, severe headache, confusion, fainting, seizure, weakness, slurred speech, or unequal pupils