How about "you weren't feeling safe, you were in a state of shock, your brain was tricking you to protect you." Thanks so much! I'm trying to learn what feelings feel like, you're telling me I didn't feel what I felt. How helpful!

Oh, and for those of you who have been feeling poorly, hope you get well soon! I've ditched the crutch, PT is killing me slowly, and I'm never going to voluntarily go in for surgery again.

Carry on!