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How can you cope with the emotional trauma of an accident?

On Behalf of | Oct 14, 2022 | Injuries, Personal Injury |

A car accident can result in serious injuries that make it hard for you to get back to your daily life. You may struggle to go back to work, go back to school, care for your children or manage responsibilities at home.

Car accidents are common and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2020, 2.1 million visits to emergency rooms occurred for car accident injuries. While your injuries may make the logistics of your life harder, they may also result in emotional trauma. The following strategies can help you cope emotionally as you recover from the collision.

Accept your emotions

It is normal to feel sad, tired, angry or even depressed following a car accident. Do not feel like you need to move on from the accident quickly and allow yourself to feel these emotions and work through them.

Seek professional help

In many cases, it can be difficult to work through your emotions following the accident on your own. If you find yourself struggling, talk to a close friend, family member or a professional counselor or therapist.

Find ways to reduce stress

As you work on recovering from the car accident, find ways to reduce your stress and make your life easier. For example, consider taking a day off of work, hiring a babysitter or finding a different way to get around if driving is too difficult right now.

Remember that it can take time to recover from a car accident. Focus on healing from your physical injuries as well as the emotional trauma that may develop in the aftermath of the collision.

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