Accident victims: How do I get over anger over auto accident?
Two weeks ago, I was in a major auto accident (not my fault, which makes it even worse). Some jerk hit me after running a light and after the initial shock and confusion, I feel almost constant rage and then sadness (and still confusion) and a feeling that I’m “coming apart”! I can’t relax, can’t “focus” and tho’ I’ve been in counseling for awhile (for other stuff), my shrink doesn’t have much useful info on what I can do.
My wife says I need to “let my feelings out”, but I’m afraid to, and learn Relaxation Techniques, but to me, they’re a waste of time I don’t have and I’m not the “earthy-crunchy” type. I just want this to be over!
What can I do so I don’t “explode”? (I don’t really know what that means, but my feelings scare me)! Is this normal for people after accidents?
This is totally normal and falls under “post traumatic stress”.
If you want something that’s not a drug and not counseling that might help the feelings lose their edge, then try “Arnica Montana”.
People are suggesting counseling because what you are feeling is normal and counseling frequently helps. If you’re not the counseling type, try some self-help sites:
http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/facts/disasters/fs_self_care_disaster.html
http://www.books4selfhelp.com/ptsd.htm
http://www.nmht.nhs.uk/pdf/Publications/Information%20Leaflets/Post%20Traumatic%20Stress.pdf
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