Hello annoyedgrunt84. So sorry that you hit your head. Ouch! I think most people would naturally find a head injury jarring or concerning because our brains are so important. Do you have a concussion? Did you black out? Vomit? Visual disturbance or dizziness or headaches (beyond basic surface pain from the injured site itself)? Confusion or memory changes or problems finding your words?

Never hurts to have a MD check you over if you hit your head. They know exactly what to screen for and would only order expensive tests or a neuro consult if something is seriously wrong.

Your thoughts, per your post here, are coming across very clearly and articulately. That's a good sign though of course I am not a doc and could not evaluate you.

I think you are indeed struggling with anxiety....anxiety can take me to some strange ideas at times....worrying about the worst possible outcome or very unlikely occurrences. Perhaps that is what's happening with you? Though I am not diminishing your feelings. Checking in with your therapist is a great idea. I also recommend a prompt doctor visit for a check-up. Even if the doc says your head is absolutely fine, that professional reassurance would likely help to ameliorate your anxiety. If the doc thinks something needs to be addressed, then you can get prompt help.

I agree with Possum that it would be good for you to skip internet searches regarding head injury....can easily send anyone down a rabbit hole. Psychopathy is itself uncommon. While I do not know the numbers you read on head injury and acquired psychopathy, I imagine that is rare. Remember that true psychopaths do not worry about being "bad" people, as Iliovar astutely mentioned, because they lack empathy. So, if you are sitting there worrying that you may become a "bad" person, you must not be a psychopath if you see what I mean.

I wish you peace and good health. Take good care of yourself.