You could be feeling:
- Shock
- Disbelief that you were in an accident
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Frustration
- Pain
- Depression
Additionally, it’s common for survivors of serious accidents to replay their accidents over and over again in their heads. It’s also common for you to continually think about the accident, especially if it had a serious impact on your life.
However, while having mixed feelings after an accident is normal, having too strong of feelings that linger long after the accident could be a sign that you’re experiencing PTSD. PTSD can have a wide variety of symptoms, but a majority of victims have one thing in common; PTSD negatively impacts their daily lives.
If you’ve been injured in a serious car accident and are now experiencing PTSD symptoms, it is crucial for you to speak with a trusted team of Okemos personal injury attorneys to discuss your options to heal and move forward with your life. Our team at White Law, PLLC, is here to help answer any questions you have over the phone today (517) 316-1195.
What Is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in individuals following a traumatic event. When people hear the phrase PTSD, they commonly think of soldiers having flashbacks of what they saw while serving. However, PTSD is much more common than most people know and can develop any time an individual goes through a serious event, including car accidents.
Following a traumatic event, you could experience restlessness and struggle to focus on your daily activities. This doesn’t mean that you have PTSD; however, if the symptoms linger for too long, you could be at risk.
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What are the Common Symptoms of PTSD Following a Car Crash?
As stated above, the symptoms of PTSD vary from person to person. Some individuals show minor symptoms that can be fixed with the help of counseling, though, there are situations where symptoms are much more severe.
Some of the most common symptoms of PTSD following a car accident include:
Flashbacks
It’s fairly common to have dreams of your accident days after its occurrence. However, when these dreams become a regular occurrence and follow you into the waking world, it could be a sign of PTSD.
People often have flashbacks, that can be triggered by certain details of the accident, including:
- Driving by the area where the accident occurred
- Hearing a song that was playing when the accident occurred
- Experiencing the same weather that was present during the accident
Avoiding Reality
Following your accident, it’s normal to avoid things that remind you of it. While this is normal behavior shortly after your accident, it’s important to keep an eye on things. If you’re avoiding too many activities or everything you do somehow reminds you of your accident, you could have PTSD.
Anxiety
If you have PTSD, it’s extremely likely that you will become more anxious and much more agitated. Maybe you’re getting in heated arguments with your children or your spouse that you weren’t doing before the accident. Or maybe you’re now feeling anxious about things that you never gave a second thought to. If so, it’s crucial that you speak with an attorney to discuss your options to recover.
Depression or Feeling Hopeless
PTSD can not only trigger anxiety and increase anger, but it can also cause depression. If you have PTSD, it’s likely that you will feel less joy participating in activities you once enjoyed. Additionally, you can feel numb to emotion, as your body attempts to block emotions, both positive and negative.
White Law, PLLC Is Here to Help You Recover
If you’ve been involved in an accident and you’re now experiencing symptoms of PTSD, there are things that you can do to pursue the compensation you deserve to help you heal and move forward with your life.
Our team of compassionate Okemos personal injury attorneys at White Law, PLLC are here to help you return to your best life possible. For more information on how our team can help you recover, call (517) 316-1195 today.
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