Hi forum!
A few years back when I was struggling with PCS, this forum helped alot with staying optimistic, so I figured I'd come back to it to help with the concerns I have today.

Even prior to concussions I've had my struggles with anxiety and OCD. A recent event though has manifested these issues into a phobia of reinjury.

Last month while at the bar, a belligerent bystander managed to smack me in the back of the head when being thrown out. This caused a panic attack of sorts, where I felt it necessary to see a doctor despite, not being knocked down, or even the feeling of "being rocked" or "dinged".
The doctors detemrined me to be fine, Awesome!

Today while stretching with a 35 pound plate, I managed to hit myself in the forehead with it. Despite not even bruising the skin,That same sense of panic came over me. I've just signed up from EMDR therapy to hopefully stop this fear from escalating.

Could someone please just reaffirm what I know to be true, but can't seem to convince myself of now.

- A bump on the forehead isn't always inductive of a concussion. Without a
ANY bump or CUT, from a hard immobile object,the impact was CERTAINLY not enough to warrant a concussion?

- When concussed there would be some sort of momentary reaction, whether it be seeing stars, ringing, basically what was always described to me as a bell ringer. I would have to gather my thoughts than rather them reel them in?

- Thank you guys, so much