For those who have had a car accident,advice please

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Well as some of you may know i had a nasty car accident on 10th june on my way to work, resulting in many bruises,alot of pain in my ribs and a fractured wrist and a written off car
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Just over this weekend i have started to feel better,ribs are getting less painful and bruises are starting to go. I am also feeling better in myself, thanks for those who sent good vibes.

Now, i cant drive for 4weeks as thats when the plaster comes off. I just wondered for those who have had a rather nasty accident how long it takes to get your confidence back. I was always a confident driver but am weary crossing the road even at the moment as this guy came from no where.
How long did it take for you to feel ok behind the wheel again after having a nasty crash?
Thanks all
 
Probably of little help but my wife had a nasty accident as a passenger about five years ago and is still a nervous passenger now. As a driver though she is fine.

Im glad you are on the mend
 
No, that is of help, i suppose things will never be quite the same but hopefully i will still be a confident driver,be good to get behind the wheel and get no with things asap, 4weeks and counting!
 
Hi. Sorry to hear of your accident. Just don't panic and take things carefully. It will take a little time to get confidence back but it DOES happen in time.
I had someone turn right into me at traffic lights some years ago so I know how you are feeling.
Good luck.
 
my brother had a car crash, and should have died but didn't, hes absolutely fine. and hes (amazingly) fine driving again. he even goes past the scene of the crash all the time without thinking about it.
 
PIB - I completely understand your post. 19 months ago I was out hacking and we were hit my a car, I still cant bring myself to hack out, or canter (feels how it felt when the car hit almost :-( ). It has dare I say it, at least for the time being ruined my pleasure of horses.
Unfortunately I cannot really be of any help..... sorry
All I would say is dont rush or push yourself too hard. If it doesnt get easier maybe consider talking to someone about it?
 
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my brother had a car crash, and should have died but didn't, hes absolutely fine. and hes (amazingly) fine driving again. he even goes past the scene of the crash all the time without thinking about it.

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Thanks, this is the bit that most worries me, as where it happened is my route to work so i hope it doesnt bother me, thanks for sharing
 
Hopefully it wont bother you, my wife says 'just get back on that horse as soon as you can' if you leave it too long you build up an unproportionate amount of fear. She refused to get into a car as a passenger for a long time and belives that this is why she is still nervouse (occasionally only) now.

She thinks if she as that passenger had just got in and gone for an uneventful drive that would have helped her confidence loads and perhaps thats the best thing for you. Take it steady and make your first drive a pleasant one.
 
I am sorry to hear about your accident i had a coach hit me head on two 1/2 yrs ago i still do not drive unless i have to and am know to have panic attacks i really feel if i had been able to drive straight away after the accident i would have been a lot better,i have now been told i have post tramtic stress i have theraphy every week and it is helping a little PM if you want to chat good luck with the future x x
 
Sorry to hear of your accident. I have had two nasty car accident. Both times i have been stationary in a queue of traffic and been driven in to from behind. The first 5 years ago was the worst, the second a year ago last feb not so bad.

The first accident left me very shaken & quite panicky when i drove for about 6 months. Everytime i drove on the a14 & a lorry got close i would tense up. Evrn now i still check & check again when i am at a junction & i see someone coming up close behind.

I also had nightmares about it for several months after the first crash - hearing the sound of the braking & the wheels skidding onthe road. I am better as a driver than as a passenger, but i do get nervous when things are close behind.

Sorry to be a bit negative, but that is how it is for me & everyone is different.
 
I agree with what TF says - if you leave it too long the fear gets more intense. Sadly I was not allowed to ride for the first for 4months due to injuries - and still have significant hip pain which certainly does not help.

Try and go out with a friend initially - or someone you can trust who you will feel at ease with. Do go out as soon as you can tho.

Pippipony - I am the same in one respect - since I was hit on the horse (driven into from behind) my friends have noticed how excessivly I check the rear view mirror when driving.
 
Sorry to hear about the crash
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I had a little prang in Nov 2007 pulling out of a junction near my home, and although I'm not nervous now I do hesitate at this junction more than necessary.

I'd try going out driving with somebody who puts you at ease and helps you relax, and don't be hesistant to have lessons with an instructor just to get you back into the swing of things - you don't need a lesson, but having someone who deals with driving nerves every day could be very beneficial.
 
How awful, i cannot imagine how scary that must have been orkan35, i hope it improves for you and thanks so much for your reply. I just really need to get behind the wheel asap i suppose x
 
Thanks PP, I am not surprised you are nervous about people behind you, being as it has happened twice, i just hope i can get on ok when i do get back in, thanks again for sharing
 
Sorry to hear about your accident. Sending you lots of vibes for a trouble free recovery.

I was hit head on by an old lady on a quiet little lane. Remember stopping and thinking "phew that was close", then bang. She admitted to not even braking
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Took about three weeks of doing a short well known route only every day before could go anywhere else. Don't rush or feel pressured, you will be fine in time.

Scarily enough i drove past my very bashed up little car a few months later sitting on the garage parking. That was a bit of a "eak" moment.
 
Thanks megan, i think i will hesitate more every time i take that turn from now on, just crossing the road i am staring at the cars more than i ever have in my life, its feels kind of strange but i feel i have to be very cautious
 
Thanks for the vibes MM,sorry to hear about your crash, that must have been odd seeing your car, am sure it would feel odd and scary to see mine think i would rather not, i imagine it will be crushed as it was a write off.
I did love my car, and bless it, at 10yrs old the airbag still went off,bless my old car, think i would feel a bit sad to see it smashed up. Was so surreal on the day i did not sink in as it would now seeing it i am sure,but it saved me, it doesnt bare thinking about what cold have been so i shall try not too.
Thanks again to you all x
 
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