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Aug 10, 2010, 03:30 AM
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Sunday lunch time I had an accident, seems like the car is a write off. I'm ok barring a few scratches. Just don't know how to digest the emotions - I cannot even articulate them.
We were on a straight road, with this guy driving towards me. He then wanted to turn 90 degrees, and had to cross in front of me. He says he saw me, but is not quite sure why he still drove..!! WTF. Now the car is being assessed and probably a write off, and I'm already sorting out a new car. I get a hire car from 2moro. The Lamictin has done its job and I really haven't spun out. Took Clonazepam to help me sleep and not keep going through the thoughts. But I do have flashbacks and keep wondering how I could have avoided it - I know I was in the right though. So, does this qualify as PTSD?? I got home after the accident, had a glass of wine (For the nerves), and then had to got to sleep
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Aug 10, 2010, 04:57 AM
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What a Effin idiot!
I'm just glad you weren't seriously injured. Thinking of you Suga 
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Aug 10, 2010, 05:19 AM
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Thanks - hate the bloody paper work, and want the bruises to go away. Just glad I've managed to keep my moods OK.
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Aug 10, 2010, 08:17 AM
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I'm glad you're ok. Too bad about the car. Is the idiot gonna pay for it? It's always something, isn't it sug? But at least you come out alright. Hugs, Owl.
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Aug 10, 2010, 09:54 AM
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 I'm soooo glad you are ok, sugahorse!!! Hope your bruises and stuff heal up quickly. (I know what you mean about being thankful for the Lamictin/Lamictal helping to keep you from a meltdown... I had that realization to one day when I went to go home to discover a completely dead battery. Totally would have flipped out before. It was a nice realization. )
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Aug 10, 2010, 10:24 AM
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I'm so glad you are okay sugahorse!
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Aug 10, 2010, 10:40 AM
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OMG! What an idiot! I'm so glad that you are okay!
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Aug 10, 2010, 01:57 PM
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Hey, Sugahorse,
Sure am sorry to hear of your crash, and happy you emerged (relatively) unscathed. The other guy's insurance will pay for a new car. Not a problem. My work in the past has involved me in analyzing traffic accidents. It's amazing not only how many there are, but how many people don't drive defensively, don't drive expecting other drivers to do truly dumb things. When you're behind the wheel, pretend that every other driver on the road is drunk. And if that means you drive more slowly, then you do it. Anyway, it's good to know you're basically okay. And I hope you get a lovely new car. Take care!
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Aug 10, 2010, 02:56 PM
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Years ago I had a car crash with a semi. He was in the far right lane and I was in the center lane on a surface street and he swung into my lane trying to make a U-turn left through the intersection. It was kind of late at night, but he didn't signal and how can you turn left from the far right lane? Totally illegal and the cop who came to assess the accident agreed with me. But I kept churning over that one in my mind for months. I still get nervous every time I have to pass a semi whether on the freeway or surface streets. I always think they're going to move suddenly into my lane. There was nothing I could do either to avoid that accident. The body of the truck was to my right and the head was in front and moving to my left. It tore a big gash on the right side of my car, but we were able to salvage it with the insurance. Don't be surprised if you are having PTSD symptoms. It's very common with serious accidents. I even wrote a poem about it that describes the chaos and time slowing down and how you feel close to death and your dreams are invaded. Anyway, big
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Aug 10, 2010, 03:01 PM
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Aug 10, 2010, 03:13 PM
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What an Idiot!!! I'm so glad that you're okay!
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Aug 10, 2010, 03:22 PM
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OMG some people just need not drive. I am so glad you are ok sugahorse. I hope your bruises and scratches heal quickly.
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Aug 10, 2010, 04:06 PM
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Accidents are really awful - thank goodness you are still here. It's never fun losing a good car. I hope you will find another you like though.
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Aug 11, 2010, 06:06 AM
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Thanks everyone!
Just got notified the car is a write-off, so I now need to sift through some paperwork and get the ball rolling for a new one. Still get nervous when I drive near the accident scene, as a passenger Got a hire car this morning, so I'm back on the road - eek! Kia Piccanto ( A little shoebox!) Got the settlement figure from insurance, and looks like while I'll walk away not owing anything, the deposit will largely be gone (I only paid off 6 months of owning the car...!) Oh well, I'm alive and safe. I was very stiff Monday and Tuesday, but a lot better today. I'm getting the same car, except a new model - 2009 VW Polo And hopefully getting a horse soon too - that'll be my 4-legged therapist! I just want life to settle - with a new role at job, there really was enough on my plate already!
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Aug 11, 2010, 01:52 PM
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Aug 12, 2010, 02:13 AM
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I can only agree Blue!
Now I'm waiting for the final go-ahead. I see he's nominated again to race in about a week; not sure if they want to give him one last chance. Guess I'll be holding thumbs he runs badly, lol Driving a dinky little hire car, and hold my breath the whole time I'm in it - would hate to have an accident in the hire vehicle now...
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"I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed. Robert H. Schuller" Current dx: Bipolar Disorder Unspecified Current Meds: Epitec (Lamotrigine) 300mg, Solian 50mg, Seroquel 25mg PRN, Metformin 500mg, Klonopin prn |
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Aug 12, 2010, 03:10 AM
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