Hello, I have had two diagnosed concussions in the past. My most recent was from jumping and hitting my head on a heavy wooden object. (Recovery time was about 5 months for the 2nd and 1 month for the first)

Ever since I have had anxiety that I am getting treated and am very protective of my head. Today my roommate threw a wad of cash tied with rubber bands at my head. The money probably weighed a pound or two but the impact was hard enough to move my head to the side.

Anyways it has been a couple hours and I don't think I have any symptoms but my anxiety level is high and my head hurts. Was this impact enough to be either concussive or sub-concussive?

trysomethingnew,

Welcome to NeuroTalk.

I seriously doubt a wad of cash did anything more that startle or aggravate you.

You anxiety alone can cause the headache.

Even if it was a sub-concussive impact, which I do not believe it was, it takes hundreds of sub-concussive impacts to cause any concern.

I don't understand what you mean when you say "Ever since I have had anxiety that I am getting treated and am very protective of my head."

Do you mean you are getting treated for your anxiety ?

What kind of treatment are you getting ? Meds or therapy or both ? What meds ? Some are counter to brain health concerning concussions.

Your anxiety over touches or contacts to your head can be treated with desensitization therapy. Many struggle with it.

Try to find a way to relax and distract your mind so you do not get stuck obsessing about the wad of cash. It takes 454 dollar bills to equal a pound regardless of the denomination. You can do the numbers.

Mark, I appreciate the response.
Currently I am in therapy and I am learning coping techniques for my anxiety.

I found this forum about 6 months ago and have learned a lot about PCS from your comments. You obviously are knowledgeable but you also can relate to others dealing with PCS. I would like to thank you for all the work you have done here- it really does make a difference for the community.