u/Simple_Pomelo_739

I was in an accident almost three weeks ago. I was injured, but not seriously, airbags deployed, and my car was totaled. My little dog was in the car, and fortunately she was ok (I think she jumped out the window and ran down the street). As everyone here knows, it was so scary. Now I have a new car and am trying to get back to normal, but I feel so afraid. Every time a car pulls out in front of me I startle. I drive under the speed limit, and just do the minimum amount of driving for errands, etc. I have zero enjoyment of my new car, just fear. Any advice on how to get over the fear? I do not want to live this way.

I was in an accident almost three weeks ago. I was injured, but not seriously, airbags deployed, and my car was totaled. My little dog was in the car, and fortunately she was ok (I think she jumped out the window and ran down the street). As everyone here knows, it was so scary. Now I have a new car and am trying to get back to normal, but I feel so afraid. Every time a car pulls out in front of me I startle. I drive under the speed limit, and just do the minimum amount of driving for errands, etc. I have zero enjoyment of my new car, just fear. Any advice on how to get over the fear? I do not want to live this way.

I imagine everyone here was wearing a belt (really hope so at least), so probably had a contusion (bruise) from it. My accident was a little over a week ago. Airbags deployed and I was taken by ambulance to the ED, but nothing serious was found after upper body CT, x-rays and exam. I had a badly sprained wrist, which is healing, and a seat belt contusion which shows no visible bruise, but is just very painful. Has anyone had a similar experience? Does ice help? How long did it take to start feeling better?