[DeanBJJ]

Hey everyone

So I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to attend larger gatherings where people are a bit roudier/crammed in.

I've gotten a lot better at managing small bumps/jolts but I've just recently started to attend parties and gatherings with friends again and I've run into a few issues I need some tips or advice to manage.

AT smaller/quieter events I'm ok where people are relaxed and chilling/having a good time.

But when people have either had too much to drink or they want to go out to bars/clubs with lots of people. I'm hesitant.

I got invited out to a party with some friends tonight and there was quite a few people.

Was going well but then one of my best after he was quite drunk decided to backhand me in the cheek. Not aggressively just he goes to hug me, gives me a big hug and then smacks me on the cheek bone with the back of his hand.

I've seen heaps of people get way too touchy/in your face when drunk like people grabbing the back of your head when hugging you or patting your head a little hard in their excitement.

Could these types of impacts cause concussions for those more sensitive like myself? I've been feeling a little off. I'm gonna wait until tomorrow and see if I feel better but yeah, a bit annoying.

How do you guys deal with situations like this? I'm VERY clear with people "Don't touch my head," "please don't hit my head" etc but as soon as they have had too much to drink or if they are really excited some people just grab ya and give you a pat on the cheek etc. I HATE IT. It ****** me off, gives me anxiety and makes me annoyed and stressed.

ALong with this, I got dragged into bars/clubs tonight and I was constantly worried because there were SO MANY people around and I was getting bumped etc. No head knocks THANK GOD but after 45 minutes I was done and couldn't take it anymore and left.

tl.dr

1. Can friendly slaps/hits to the cheek or back of head cause concussions? THese are "drunk slaps," so they are probably a little harder as they don't realize how hard they are hitting.

2. How do you manage people that get near your head even when you tell them not to.

3. How do you attend larger gatherings like music festivals etc after having sustained concussions.

Thanks everyone