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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Had my first car accident today and it's left me realy shook up.
I found it very hard to drive afterwards and couldn't wait to get out the car. The thought of getting back in the car is scaring me.
How do you get over the fear? |
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"Leave it a couple of days, then sit in the car....then start it....then drive up the road and back, then drive some place you know well....a gradual return. "
all over the course of a couple of weeks....
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Leave it a couple of days, then sit in the car....then start it....then drive up the road and back, then drive some place you know well....a gradual return. all over the course of a couple of weeks...."
That's what I was thinking waiting a couple of days or more |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No i recommend you get back in the car at straight away. I did best thing I did do too. Also was sent straight back on the track as a medic when I had to deal with my first death. Xxx |
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"No i recommend you get back in the car at straight away. I did best thing I did do too. Also was sent straight back on the track as a medic when I had to deal with my first death. Xxx"
This and the sooner the better |
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"No i recommend you get back in the car at straight away. I did best thing I did do too. Also was sent straight back on the track as a medic when I had to deal with my first death. Xxx"
She says she's 'shook up' so might not be in tip top form for spotting potential dangers should she leap in to driving straight away. Calmness and confidence is needed, imho. |
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Deal with it rationally by controlling your mind: Understand that fear of a traumatic experience is justifiable and natural. Tell yourself that driving wasnt a problem before so why should it be now? Understand how the accident happened and what you can learn from it to minimise the chance of it happening again. Get back in the car for a drive in a controlled environment as far as possible, eg a very quiet road perhaps being driven there by an understanding friend, who can also encourage you and do it asap. Good luck and hugs. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Depending on how bad the accident was I'm in agreement with most others in saying try and get back driving as soon as possible.
Having said that, I know someone that is only alive by pure luck after a horrific crash as by rights she should have died, it took her almost a year to get back to driving. |
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"No i recommend you get back in the car at straight away. I did best thing I did do too. Also was sent straight back on the track as a medic when I had to deal with my first death. Xxx
That was brave and sad to deal with that, but I'm not sure I can, and I don't want too. But I'll find out tomorrow.
She says she's 'shook up' so might not be in tip top form for spotting potential dangers should she leap in to driving straight away. Calmness and confidence is needed, imho. "
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I think it's a personal thing but after my father was involved in a very serious accident (not his fault) one of the police officers at the scene made him get in his car and drive it and he's glad he did. If you're dreading it now are you likely to build it up in your mind or rationalise it over time? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I too had an accident, was told by a police officer to get back behind the wheel as soon as I could. Hope you wasn't injured xx"
Thanks for the advice and I'll find out tomorrow.
I've hurt my back but have some strong pain killers at hand. |
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Sorry to her about your accident x
Be kind to yourself first of all.
Rest up.
Then get back in the car, just sitting in it.
Drive short distances, building confidence.
Be aware that you may have situational anxiety for a few days, maybe even weeks but it will pass.
Good luck x |
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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago
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"Had my first car accident today and it's left me realy shook up.
I found it very hard to drive afterwards and couldn't wait to get out the car. The thought of getting back in the car is scaring me.
How do you get over the fear?"
I had a bad car accident quite a few years ago now. My car was a total write-off.
Through fear, I kept refusing to get back behind the wheel. I left it so long that by the time I did try, I had lost all confidence in my ability and was a nervous wreck.
I've never driven since. Don't make the same mistake I did. I really regret not plucking up the courage sooner. Xx
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