Hello, after seeing many threads from this forum that have helped me answer many of the questions that come from suffering from a concussion I decided to give it a go. I'm here because three days ago (Wednesday) I suffered from two head injuries while at school. The first one was going down a corridor when "as a joke" someone put a book in my face and from reflex moved to my side and hit my left forehead against a concrete wall. It was only a inch or so movement towards that wall but at a fast speed, at least fast enough to hurt and give me a small goose-egg. I spent about 40 minutes in the school medical room with an ice pack on my head. The nurse asked me a few questions about my symptoms and did an eye test, I seemed to check out fine and was let go. About 20 after being let go my head started hurting a bit and decided to report back to the nurse. As I was turning to leave someone was opening the door, as you probably guessed, I went full on into a opening door that hit in the middle of my forehead. While I didn't loose consciousness there was momentary confusion on what had happened. In fear of hurting myself again and possible complications of multiple concussions I ran back to the medical room and broke down crying trying to explain what had happened. The nurse never did any tests for the second impact but was taken home. I had wanted to go to the hospital but my mother thought it would be pointless. She did a eye check and tested if I could stand up on one leg which I passed both. In the end I stayed home resting Thursday and unwillingly went back to school on Friday. I've been anxious about possible damage done especially with thing like SIS floating around. I didn't feel nauseous, off-balance, blurred-vision, ringing in ears or amnesia. But I do feel a bit sluggish, out-of-it, sleepy and traumatized, I just don't quite feel like myself. I don't play sport besides from the required PE lessons and I don't have a history of concussions, though I have had my fair share of minor head injuries with seemingly no long-term effects. After a few days rest I already feel more back to myself though the fear of complications is looming over me. I had a few particular questions I couldn't seem to find a definitive answer for. First of all, are two minor head injuries an hour apart worse then a mild/major concussion. Are there any long term effects? And could I have sustained a bad concussion without showing any of obvious symptoms? I wouldn't be so worried about all of this if it wasn't for the fact my whole life has been centered around the fact I plan on becoming a sub-atomic physicist and I need as much brain power as possible.

Welcome to the forum.

I don't have the answer to your questions but I think you need to be examined by a doctor ASAP. If nothing else, at least it can be officially in your medical history. Until you can see one you should keep a note of all your symptoms as they present themselves.

Sorry that happened to you, sounds very traumatising. I was planning on studying astrophysics before my accident. I'm hopeful that I will still be able to with time and recovery. I find that my creative side has suffered the most, as opposed to my methodical/logical thinking which is required in science. But currently I am unable to follow equations and get very sleepy and headachey after doing a couple. That said, I wouldn't worry about it affecting your studies at this stage because everybody is different. I was unconscious momentarily and my symptoms developed quite severely within hours after the accident. But I really do think you should see a doctor as soon as you can.

Cerebral guy,

I doubt you have a risk if Second Impact Syndrome. You just had a rough day. There is no way to say if you will have cognitive problems. Probably not. But, you really need to deal with your obsessive thoughts. They will do much more to limit your academic skills and your recovery.

You likely did suffer a concussion but nothing will change that. Quiet rest is the only way to recover from a concussion. As I said, anxiety and obsessive thoughts will limit your recovery. Let it go and get some good rest.

My best to you.