Sufferer Introduction

[politelypink]

I just found this forum and hope it's the right place for me. My husband, 4 week old twins and myself were in a car collision last February. A car ran a stop sign and I couldn't stop in time and t boned into her passenger side door. Since we were on country roads, we were likely both going 90 km. My husband broke his femur and went into shock badly. Since I'm a nurse, I was terrified I was going to watch him die. I was scared to look in the back seat convinced I would see my babies dead. Thankfully they weren't badly hurt, although one has recently showed signs of whiplash. I've had a really hard time doing pretty much everything since. I've had a hard time with anxiety and depression since, as well as severe whiplash pain. It's hard to talk about it since not many people can relate to me. My parents don't seem to think I'm trying hard enough. I'm hoping I can find some people to relate to here. Nice to meet you all!

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Hi and welcome to the forum. It would be a good idea for you to get into therapy and get a diagnosis as we are not authorities to do that for you.

I am sorry you had such a traumatic experience. I am hoping you will get help for your healing process. It is nice to meet you. You are not alone. I was in two very bad accidents that traumatized me.

 

[Bilby]

Oh you poor thing :( I'm so sorry to hear about you having such an awful accident.

I'm sure you will find people here that you can relate to, and that are friendly and understanding.

Have you had any counselling/therapy at all? If you do have PTSD, it is important to get it diagnosed - that way you will be on the right path to healing, and those around you can learn how they can support you best.

B x

 

[Pinkcake]

How terrifying. I have a child so I can only imagine the thoughts that went through your head. I'm glad you are all safe now.

I third (fourth?) therapy. Its the best thing I've done. I was scared to call and make the appointment and then terrified to actually go to the appointment. I sat and cried the whole time for my first session. She assured me that it was completely normal and that the majority of her clients cry their way through their first appointment.

 

[DharmaGirl]

Goodness, I've cried my way through a years worth of appts. My goal is to not cry, lol. Welcome to the forum. It has done so much for me I can't even begin to list.

 

[politelypink]

I've been seeing a therapist and psychologist since the accident. It just seems so pointless some days. I feel like I've made no progress and in some ways am a lot worse. I'm so sick of living this kind of life. Hate feeling like nobody can relate to me. I am thankful that I was diagnosed right away and got on meds though. I honestly don't think I could function without the antidepressants.

 

[KP the nut]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I know we are all different, but my trauma was also car crash related. With a mix of an excellent T, meds, a supportive family and this forum I have improved so much.

Wishing you peace.