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Slsheeba567
18-11-19, 15:25
Like nearly everyone else on this earth, sometimes I have a tendency to bump my head under a cabinet or desk or something. But every time this happens, I get a concussion whether minor (2-3 days) or longer (the one i have rn has lasted about a week) it’s seriously driving me insane at this point. No one believes me either, either telling me it’s psychosomatic or normal? It’s like ever since I got my first one over a year ago, I get them every other week, it’s seriously driving me crazy. I’m considering just wearing a helmet 24/7 at this point, because I’m so sick of this happening to me. I’ve been to the doctor and she just stared at me like I was crazy, and it’s been seriously affecting my life, as I’ve had to leave work numerous times because I feel so nauseous standing hours behind a register, and my head hurts so bad. Someone please help, has anyone else experienced this?
How do you know you're getting concussions? Have you been told this by a medical professional?
Slsheeba567
18-11-19, 15:31
Well I’ve had some before, so I know what they feel like. I bump my head, then my head hurts, and I feel sleepy, as well as nauseous if I over exert myself like walking for too long, or exercising. It’s takes some days or a week to heal, and then I’m okay again. But yeah, I’ve been to a doctor before when I’ve had one, and they did a CT scan on me, and luckily there were so fractures or brain bleed, which they then told me means I have a concussion, because unless you have other damage, it’s basically invisible on imaging tests.
Do you think there's any chance the anxiety could be making you hyper aware of these sensations?
Slsheeba567
18-11-19, 15:43
Oh I definitely think it could be, and I’m pretty sure it has with some concussions in the past, but I don’t think it’s causing it, if that makes sense? Like I do think this is a real problem (but everyone with HA says that I guess lol)
It's good to know that you have an open mind. I know it's tough, but the best you can do is maybe visit the doctor one more time, come clean about your anxiety and ask for her honest opinion.
Slsheeba567
18-11-19, 15:46
Yeah, I’m on Lexapro so my HA has calmed down considerably well, and I’m much more rational than I used to be thankfully, but it still pops up now and then. I guess I could try that, I just really think they think that I’m crazy, and it’s understandable I guess :(
My personal experience is that it's best to own your HA; if you show some insight into your mental health issues, doctors are far more likely to take your physical concerns seriously.
Slsheeba567
18-11-19, 15:50
Yeah that makes sense. I try to hide it, which I know isn’t good, because as soon as me or my mom mentions it, they tend to just not listen after that.
Show your workings - be totally honest about your anxiety, and the specifics of what's worrying you.
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