[mussbsweet]

I am just wondering if hitting my head while getting into the car is really horrible. I didn't knock myself silly so to speak but I kind of hit it pretty good and on the side where I initially was hit so many times in my head. I'm 6 months post concussion. I still have lots of fatigue and some headaches just hoping that's not going to set me back does anyone know if it will. And thank you so much

[Mark in Idaho]

If you act and think like it never happened, you will likely never notice a difference. But, if you become anxious about it, you may notice some increase in symptoms.

So, it is your choice.

I find that if I redirect the event and resulting thought to something like, "I need to be more careful " or " I need to slow down." and leave it at that, it helps me forget about the bump. But, if instead, your thought is "Did I do any damage ?" you next thought will be, "I bet I did." Then symptoms will manifest.

[mussbsweet]

This is a true fact. When I don't think about it I don't notice. At times I have noticed symptoms is when I advertising been thinking about it. I just want so much to be "me" again so bad.

[Mark in Idaho]

The more you let go of wanting or needing to be 'me' again, the lower your stress levels and the greater the chance that one day you will think, "When was the last time I had xyz symptoms?" Anxiety and frustration will just be self-perpetuating.

[mussbsweet]

Thx, I do have pains on the top of my head and a headache that trying to kick in. I wish for all of this to just go away.

[brownehn]

I sure know how that feels, mussbsweet. Almost two weeks ago, I got SMACKED right on top of my head by a recycling bin lid that had blown open by a powerful wind gust as I was in a most unlucky position. I couldn't believe my luck. I'd been doing recycling for 6 years and this has to happen NOW?! I was not quite 4 weeks into my pcs journey. Unfortunately I DID go downhill after that but it is not clear if it was the smack, my anxiety over it--Mark is right, it's better to occupy your mind with constructive things than worrying; anxiety can set us back--or something else so let's just keep sharing experiences and cheering each other up. I too long to be the happy person I once was. My anxiety attacks take that away.

[mussbsweet]

Anxiety does take away from healing. I believe this with all my heart. I know I still have symptoms, but may even they are not as bad as I think or are they? I think fatigue is the hardest part for me. I miss being the energetic oder me. Sorry about what happened to you , I hope that doesn't set you vack. Prayers for recovery and happiness.

Originally Posted by brownehn

I sure know how that feels, mussbsweet. Almost two weeks ago, I got SMACKED right on top of my head by a recycling bin lid that had blown open by a powerful wind gust as I was in a most unlucky position. I couldn't believe my luck. I'd been doing recycling for 6 years and this has to happen NOW?! I was not quite 4 weeks into my pcs journey. Unfortunately I DID go downhill after that but it is not clear if it was the smack, my anxiety over it--Mark is right, it's better to occupy your mind with constructive things than worrying; anxiety can set us back--or something else so let's just keep sharing experiences and cheering each other up. I too long to be the happy person I once was. My anxiety attacks take that away.

[mussbsweet]

Ok .. so I've noticed that when I've been doing great something like concentration stuff at school or if I've had a longer day like 6 hrs or so I get pains in my head feel like a headband is on my head so top and sides. If I remove my self from the stimulus then it gets better. So I guess the hit to my head did set me back then ? Just wondering if that's possible. I didn't have a bruise or a bump.. so why is it bad again? I'm frustrated now so bad.

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

If you act and think like it never happened, yoexu will likely never notice a difference. But, if you become anxious about it, you may notice some increase in symptoms.

So, it is your choice.

I find that if I redirect the event and resulting thought to something like, "I need to be more careful " or " I need to slow down." and leave it at that, it helps me forget about the bump. But, if instead, your thought is "Did I do any damage ?" you next thought will be, "I bet I did." Then symptoms will manifest.

[Mark in Idaho]

mussbesweet,

It sounds like you have discovered that you can only tolerate limited stimulation. That may be from your original injury or from the recent bump. Nobody can say which. You anxiety from the recent bump could easily trigger symptoms from the old injury. Anxiety cause a flood of unwanted chemical to flow through your brain. Learning to lower stress and relax will help you brain normalize your chemical balance.

[mussbsweet]

I hadn't had this before .. the headband pains. Which is why I was thinking it was the bump on. The head. I was also wondering if a head injury causes depression? I would say I have that more than anxiety.

Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho

mussbesweet,

It sounds like you have discovered that you can only tolerate limited stimulation. That may be from your original injury or from the recent bump. Nobody can say which. You anxiety from the recent bump could easily trigger symptoms from the old injury. Anxiety cause a flood of unwanted chemical to flow through your brain. Learning to lower stress and relax will help you brain normalize your chemical balance.