Will rapidly shaking your head cause brain damage?

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<p>I heard that this causes axons to tear, thus killing an unspecified amount of brain cells.</p>

<p>I don’t headbang or anything of the sort-- But I do nod my head to say yes. In addition, I now simultaneously feel a fear of accidentally shaking my head as well as an urge to try it.</p>

<p>So what’s the definitive answer?</p>

<p>Edit: I meant to say “kill brain cells.” Although maybe killing brain cells and brain damage are the same thing.</p>

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<p>What, again? </p>

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<p>If you really think you’ve been injured, go to a doctor. It sounds more like hypochondria to me, though.</p>

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<p>By brain damage, do you mean things like repeatedly asking the same question over and over again?</p>