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Old 12-18-2017, 07:24 PM #51
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Ironically, I was on the subway headed to my doc to get a prescription for anxiety medication when the train came to a pretty abrupt stop. Usually they slow down and come to a relatively slow stop but this time it was unexpectedly fast. I was standing and I may have fallen over if I wasn't holding on to a handle.

I wasn't ready for it and my neck jerked to the side somewhat violently, left ear towards left shoulder. My anxiety/ptsd kicked in and my neck stiffened as the movement started. I have pain all through the left side of my neck and a headache on the left side of my head.

Not ideal for my still recovering whiplash.

Would you be worried about possibly being reconcussed?
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Old 12-18-2017, 08:37 PM #52
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NO, This was not a concussion. The amount of sudden deceleration to jerk you head enough to cause a concussion would have thrown you to the floor.

What are you doing therapy wise to help with your anxiety?

Anxiety meds should be used at minimal levels unless they are not benzos and instead are SSRIs or SNRIs or TriCyclics.
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Old 12-18-2017, 09:05 PM #53
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Yes I'm starting an SSRI to complement my cognitive behavioural therapy.

Thanks for the reassurance, it's really helpful at present.
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