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Aug 24, 2009, 09:25 PM
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everything seems to be normal for me now days
I had a huge car accident some time ago... Has anyone experinced PTSD gotten worse after car accdient? |
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Aug 25, 2009, 12:15 PM
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Well, my PTSD went into a major flare-up after I got nailed by someone. But it showed up right away, it was not delayed, if that's what you mean.
I think I was more of a mess from the PTSD than the actual injuries at the time. The damage to my neck and back showed up much later. I didn't even recognize my body hurt because I was so numb to physical pain. I think it's a natural reaction to be shaken up by a car accident or any other threatening situation, but when you have PTSD, that anxiety becomes a tidal wave. It might not be because it reminds you of anything specific that happened in your past, but your mind and body recognize "danger" and it reacts like it has been "trained" to do. Hope you are okay now. 
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Aug 25, 2009, 12:36 PM
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I got it real bad when I fell down my basement stairs and broke my femur into 4 pieces. The orthopedic surgeon told me I was quite rude to him before the surgery ( I don't remember a thing).
I had it real bad once returning home and had to have Valium for a while.
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Aug 25, 2009, 12:43 PM
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On the other hand, not everyone who has a car accident gets PTSD. It depends on a person.
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Aug 26, 2009, 01:29 AM
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BUT one month ago - a car slammed into her... totalled car. Now she is struggling again with the sweats, etc. But she refuses to Give up, takes her time, but refuses to fall back TOO far... Baby steps I was in car accident long time ago - it took me three months to get behind wheel |
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Aug 26, 2009, 01:46 AM
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I did not get PTSD from a car accident. I had it long before then, and yes, it did get worse for awhile afterward. And you're right, though. Not everyone gets PTSD from a car accident. I'm not even sure how long PTSD would last from something like that. |
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