Car Crash
I was driving home from school one night and I stopped at the gas station to get some cigarettes (I have quit since). I decided to take the long way home so I could smoke one in my car (2014 Toyota Corolla) because it was raining outside. The road was covered in leaves and I went around a turn that sloped downhill and my car slid towards a stone wall, I overcorrected too sharply and my car spun and slid across to the other side of the road and fell off the side down a hill and rolled over until it smashed into a group of trees right before rolling into a field. The roof completelycollapsed on the back seats and the car was really messed up. I was almost completely uninjured, just a concussion and some scrapes and bruises. I have nightmares all the time about the accident and I experience extreme amounts of stress whenever I'm driving, especially in less than perfect conditions. Is there anything I can do to kind of make these feelings go away?
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Hi @TommyG, you might need professional help,if it keeps persisting. From your description I see the accident was a traumatic experience for you and that can have psychological effects too. I'm glad you are well and I hope the nightmares stop bothering you soon.
It sounds like a nasty crash. You have been through a traumatic experience and although you didn't suffer much physically, it is the emotional trauma which affects you after, naturally plays on your mind for some time following the crash. It is completely normal to feel the way that you do. Having nightmares about the crash, the fear and stress you feel when you are driving, because of what has happened. I agree with Flourish, talking your feelings out with someone may help to progress through this time, to regain the confidence back when driving and prevent the nightmares. Also looking through the traumatic experience guide, may make things clearer. It will take time but hopefully you will find a way to deal with how you are feeling right now.
@TommyG, I had a similar accident about 5 years ago. I was in the first curve of a double curve and my front wheel went off the pavement when i got it back on, it overcorrected and sent me head on into an embankment. I rolled over once, i think and when i came to, i was still upside down. The rescue squad had to cut my roof to get me out. I was scared for a little while but not too long and have pretty much gotten over it. When it rains im more cautious. Its more the people texting and driving that scare me more.
Hello all! I'm working on being positive as well after car crash and knowing I suffer from ptsd...I was driving home from work on the day of the crash and had a broken right arm. From what I can recall I was attempting to put on a seat belt but was unable to or not correctly attached. On the ride home I was working double backs for the holiday. As I was driving home in the Nissan juke (selected for my fiance) it started to pour. The car began to slide to last and I counter steered to the right causing it to go through the median the car immediately begin to roll over I can recall the initial roll from there I was knocked out. I awoke in the hospital several days afterwards and was unable to process words speech names etc. I had went through a tbi requiring skull remover from left side of my head. I began working forward and am on the second year from the crash. The brain had issues after the removal due to infection but the skull was attached within 4 months of the injury. I dream of these days often but I am getting better. Seizures are a big issue but hope to hinder in the future! Hope the best for all!
I'm really sorry that you went through this experience. I've only had one accident and I recall the sound. It gives me shudders reading your story. But your story isn't just momentary as with the crash but you have so many trials that you've fought through since then. You're an incredibly strong individual. Both to fight your way through the tribulations and to bravely share your story.
Thank you @tbirecovery2013!!!
I appreciate your kind words and the meaningful thoughts. I wish to attend hospitals so I can sit and talk with comfort for others someday. My fiance has been there every step of the moment to work towards a future together and no longer have to worry due to seizures. As always I hope the best for you and others you help/care.