Hi everybody

I just came back from a hairdresser and feel terrible.

It all started with the hairdresser shampooing my hair way too aggressively. I started panicking but I believe I calmed myself down quickly. Then he used a towel to dry my hair which was really aggressive again. i don't think any hairdresser I've been to has ever shaken my head that badly... I am really scared that he has done some kind of damage I have really bad brain fog right now, fell dizzy and have a slight headache. I hope that it is just anxiety but I'm just not sure...

Could he have caused damage when he was so aggressive? Thanks for your help

If you ever have a concern like this , please speak up to the person right then, or even better before they even start working on you.

But I'm very sure no real damage was done , you probably got tensed up and need to do some relaxation and diaphragmatic breathing..
If you have neck/muscle issues, it might have stressed those so a warm shower or heating pad might help too.

Here is a past post with a similar question and advice -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...hlight=haircut

I don't think it could have done any damage...the head is a pretty tough area really.

Anxiety is a buggar though..a very good imitator.

Find a distraction and you will feel better soon...remember it takes awhile for the symptoms of anxiety to cal. Down when we finally have things under control so give it a chance to settle.

Bud

I agree with Bud. I think that this is just anxiety at play. I am now firmly believe that anxiety takes our neurological symptoms and ramps a 2 up to an 11 out of 10. I know it has been happening to me all the time. My neurological stuff that is really just "weird" and "distracting" I have been interpreting as life threatening.

I know that it has been a huge problem for me since my bad concussion. Try to relax and let any of the symptoms pass. There definitely wasn't any damage.

Seth,

I think u are correct about a 2 becoming an 11 out of 10.. funny in a way.

Bud

The adult brain is very well protected against outside forces like that. It's only very strong forces or rapid acceleration/deceleration (=inertial forces) that won't be compensated for. All you're experiencing is anxiety. You have nothing to worry about. You should, however, speak up next time, for the sake of your inner peace! ;-)