How Do You Deal With Emotional Trauma After A Florida Car Accident?
Mark A. Steinberg
Personal Injury
Surviving a car accident is no joke and can leave its victims with more than just physical injuries. It is normal to feel fear, grow anxious, and be stressed after experiencing an auto accident. Unlike physical injuries that can be treated immediately, emotional and mental trauma will take some time before victims can be truly okay.Mental and emotional trauma is just as harmful as physical injuries. Here are ways to deal with them after an accident:
▪ Consult Your Trusted Doctor – Just like with physical wounds, some medical experts can help you with your mental and emotional health. These doctors will guide you on your path to recovery and will help you be better at dealing with your emotions and thoughts.
With that said, it is also important for you to attend your physical checkups regularly especially if you have retained some injuries, like broken bones or deep wounds that need constant treatment. Knowing that you are recovering and hearing the good news will be very helpful in moving on from the pain you felt during the accident.
▪ Share Your Feelings With Your Loved Ones – Do not forget that there are people who care about you. Talking about what happened and sharing your thoughts with others will prevent the emotions and anxiety from building up inside you. It is also healthy to talk about other topics that are lighter to distract you from negative thoughts.
▪ Engage In Hobbies – Try doing activities that you love like reading and watching movies. You can also find other new hobbies to learn from! Being active can help improve your mood and having a routine can help lower your anxiety down. Hobbies can also help you feel grounded.
Proving Emotional And Mental Trauma
Like we mentioned, emotional and mental trauma are just as serious as any physical injury you acquired from the accident. It is well within your rights to file for a personal injury claim for the damages that emotional and mental trauma. Compared to physical injuries, it can be difficult to prove pain and suffering so here are three ways that can help you in proving them.
▪ Documentation – Ask your trusted friends and family members to make observations concerning your behavior and to have them documented if possible. Having a diary or a journal to keep track of your mood swings, anxiety attacks, and other visible signs of stress would be enough to support their testimonies about your pain and suffering following the accident.
You can also get documentation of the other injuries that you have suffered from relating to your mental health. For instance, suffering from broken bones may have hindered some of your movements and your inability to work has caused you emotional stress.
▪ Doctor’s Letter – Another reason why attending your check-ups regularly is a must, is for your doctor to also make their observations and diagnosis. A professional opinion from a doctor will prove that you are indeed suffering from mental and emotional trauma from the accident.
▪ Ask For Professional Assistance – Proving mental and emotional trauma will be difficult so you must get help from an experienced lawyer who has dealt with similar cases numerous times. A professional personal injury lawyer can guide you on the things you should do and prepare for to win your case.
We should treat emotional and mental trauma seriously as it also brings harm to victims who survived an auto accident. Trusting the right people will help you recover.