Glad to hear you are on the mend fella. Here's to a full recovery.👍
Not quite the same but about eight years ago I had a stroke.
Left sided dysphasia with a 1cm intracranial infarction or words to that effect lol.
For couple of months after I left hospital I wouldn't let myself sleep or lay down because in my mind I thought that by putting my head on a pillow I would constrict the blood vessels in my head and cause another blockage,irrational I know and when the doctor explained that that wouldn't happen I was ok albeit with help from Amy trip to the line.
Afterwards I was banging my head at every opportunity lol.
Wear good eypro or even two pairs if it helps you mentally but I'm sure that eventually you will get over the angst and be good to go.🙂
Take whatever time it takes to get yourself better and then venture out when you feel comfortable.
Hope that makes sense and best wishes 👍
Regards