I am almost at 8 months since my concussion and I haven't had a major problem with anxiety/panic attacks since about the 5 month mark. I still get a bit of anxiety going into grocery stores but I'm able to take deep breaths and talk myself down from them.

Today I had my husband take me to the dollar store to pick up one item. (I can't drive yet and this was my only time out of the house all week) I went in and started looking for what I wanted and all of a sudden the music playing seemed really loud and full blown panic attack set in. I told my husband we had to leave NOW and I couldn't remember how to get out.

We got out right away but the rest of the day was shot with buzzy, confused brain, fatigue, shaking, and a stabbing pain where I hit my head that also has been gone for a few months. I'm so worried I've gone backwards a couple months with these old symptoms.

Ok I take that back, I'm not going to worry because that won't change it now but it will be a shame. I didn't even have a chance to try to stop the panic attack this time it was so quick. Its a reminder of why I rarely leave the house unless I have to.

Do you think its possible that always being in quiet can make you MORE sensitive to noises when they occur? Perhaps I'm being too cautious!? Also, I hate to say this but I think the vestibular therapy might be increasing some of the anxiety symptoms and chest pains.

I do think its been helping my dizziness though. 9 more days till I see the neurologist at the sports concussion rehab centre. Hopefully she will have some insight.

Wishing everyone a good day tomorrow.

CC