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Old 03-05-2018, 08:45 AM #1
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This morning I was walking down slippery steps and my foot slipped making me land hard on my feet (about a 5" drop, or however tall a step is). This didn't really cause immediate symptoms other than some pain in the back of my head but I now seem to have bad pcs symptoms (light sensitivity, nausea).

Is there any conceivable way this was concussive? I think I've read about someone on here getting a bad concussion in a similar fashion so I'm pretty freaked out at the moment.
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No, it was not concussive. There is a lot of energy that can be absorbed by the knees and back before any is transmitted to the head.

What are you doing to help reduce your anxiety levels?
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No, it was not concussive. There is a lot of energy that can be absorbed by the knees and back before any is transmitted to the head.

What are you doing to help reduce your anxiety levels?
I'm doing cognitive behaviour therapy and may start a trial of medication. I don't mean to question your judgement but didn't you experience a similar situation where you injured yourself? Like you I was not expecting the fall since I slipped accidentally and therefore my legs and back where fairly straight when I landed.
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No, it was not concussive. There is a lot of energy that can be absorbed by the knees and back before any is transmitted to the head.

What are you doing to help reduce your anxiety levels?
Also the step was substantially higher than a regular step since it was on an escalator and like I said my legs and back remained pretty straight
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Have you explored more into of the anxiety side of things?
Anxiety Disorders - Types & Symptoms - Psych Central

A recent member mentions getting hormones /testosterone checked, you might look into the symptoms of that.
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Thanks, I definitely acknowledge anxiety as a big factor although I'd never considered hormones since I'm pretty young. Ill look into though thanks, how do you get your hormones checked?
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Ben,

I'd suggest some relaxation breathing techniques. They certainly help me when I'm hypersensitive to potential symptoms.

Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation
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