The point is, there are a lots of situation where helmet greatly benefit from, such as driving a car, did you know if you wear a helmet in a car you'll be less likely to get head injuries etc. also worth reading the COH, especially this.
What you describe sound like you'll benefit from cycle training, rather than a good helmet.
And his advice at the last paragraph is the most sensible one, I suggest you should take it.
Vicks NyQuil, that wasn't the point he's making.
The point is, there are a lots of situation where helmet greatly benefit from, such as driving a car, did you know if you wear a helmet in a car you'll be less likely to get head injuries etc. also worth reading the COH, especially this.
What you describe sound like you'll benefit from cycle training, rather than a good helmet.
And his advice at the last paragraph is the most sensible one, I suggest you should take it.