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Old 02-17-2015, 06:09 PM
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Your anxiety can be worse for you long term than a few light head bumps. Head aches, especially tension head aches are commonly caused by anxiety. Anxiety equals tension.

With you anxiety come a rise in blood pressure. If you are concerned, get a blood pressure kit so you can check your BP. High BP is a common cause of strokes. Anxiety is a common cause of high BP. So, getting treatment for your anxiety is important. The sub-concussive impacts that cause long term problems are not occasional impacts. They are impacts by the hundreds to a thousand over a single sport season. A dozen or two is just life's little bumps. Best to avoid them but not a big issue when they happen.
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