As my consciousness comes crashing in to my head, so
does the pain. I am vaguely aware of trying to stop the
process, but confusion reigns. I have no idea where I
am and no idea why my head is exploding.

Slowly I try to open my eyes, as the light seems to
burn into my head. Why can’t I move and why do my limbs
ache, my chest feels like I have smoked 40 cigarettes
the night before. I am trying to process all this
through the confusion, when the panic hits me, I can’t
move!

My conscious returns …