[kayseeah]

That might sound a little weird, but it's something that I've noticed since I had my car accident and first got PCS.

Every car I see on the road, every door I look at, ever sharp corner or window ledge or anything remotely large or heavy, I imagine as a threat to my safety. I am worried it is going to hit my head, and in the moment, I can "feel" the impact of the accident in my mind, sort of like re-living it.

My friends tease me about "ducking" in lower doorways, etc. but I can't get over the anxiety and fear of hitting my head.

Does anyone go through this, too?

[Mark in Idaho]

I do a bit. Probably because I have bumped my head so many times. Sometimes, PCS can cause visual perception problems. Depth perception, etc. can make you feel insecure with your movements.

Might be worth getting checked out for vestibular and vision functions.

[postconcussion]

Hello.

I also do this.

Just today I was at the pool and a kid jumped in the water right next to me. I ducked and covered my head a bit.

I think it is just my body's natural reaction to protect my head.

You're not alone

[nightnurse30]

Absolutely!!! I bet you the majority of us are afraid of it. I already consider scenarios i might be put in and wonder up things i would say so i wont be in danger. Especially after reading about SIS and the dangers of having more than 1 concussion!

[freezerdoor]

Yes, absolutely. Today my family was throwing a baseball around me and it freaked me out for a minute. My eyes don't seem to be able to track something like a ball flying through the air like I used to and the mere prescence of it anywhere even in the same yard sort of freaked me out for a moment. I never used to think much of things like that.

[SmilinEyesMs305]

I also experience this!!! I think behaviorally, the punishment of the first time we hit our heads, (ending up with PCS) is something so aversive that we will do anything to avoid the risk again. Mine is a result of a car accident, and even though I can only tolerate short rides, I freak out when my boyfriend is too close to other cars because I'm afraid they are going to stop suddenly.

So yes, I totally understand!

[Mokey]

Totally!
That feeling, combined with hyperactive startle reflex, keeps my family on their toes!!!

ventured out to an outdoor patio restaurant (no recordee or live musici...yay!!,) and apples were falling from the tree in the courtyard! Not safe anywhere

[Slg1]

Yes I do have this fear as well.

[Laupala]

This fear has grown as I've accumulated small head bumps since the injury that cause an increase in symptoms. I've gotten to the point where pretty much in any dream I have I hit my head somehow, and then wake up with temporary pain where I hit it in the dream! Strangely I've only gotten these dreams since starting lexapro...

[Abbilee]

I've been very scared of hitting my head again, I had one concussion and then hit my head again a month later but I don't think the second impact was a concussion (is it 'easier' to get a concussion when you've had one already? Is your brain more sensitive to them?), however it is since that second impact that I developed all my symptoms.

This means I'm scared of even the smallest bumps, but I'm also horribly clumsy and really careless (obviously I'm only aware of this after I've done something careless) since the second accident which means I think I'm more likely to get hurt too

The second accident was a really minor car crash where someone went into the back of my car so I'm scared of having another accident like that and that sort of accident is unavoidable.
I've found I'm much more anxious in other people's cars. I now brake very early as I'm over cautious and most people don't brake that early so I feel like we're going to hit the car in front when there are others driving. I sit in the passenger seat clutching the seat with my foot pressed down hard in the foot well as if I can somehow brake!