Psychology Careers & Treatments : How to Get Rid of Shock After a Car Crash

To get rid of shock or post-traumatic stress after a car crash, avoid fighting the traumatic thoughts, think about the situation and try to accept the reality of what happened. Recognize natural feelings that occur after a car wreck using advice from a licensed mental health counselor in this free video on shock.

Expert: John Bosworth
Bio: John Bosworth is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, chronic pain and stress management.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

[dillankhan]

I crashed driving out of school today. I pulled out for a left turn and got hit in the right-front side by a guy flying in a 35 zone. My car did a 360 and eventually ended up in somebody's front yard in their bushes. My car was unable to drive; his front bumper fell off and his airbags initiated.I keep picturing his white car coming from the right side and thinking I would make it, then feeling the sudden shock of impact. I thank God that nobody got hurt but I still can't stop thinking about it.

[sarita]

My car’s breaks failed today 😢and hit a two wheeler thank god that the person on the wheeler was alright but their ride got crushed and i am having a huge guilt of that i cant stop thinking about it and also that everyone around me will taunt me about it 😢🥺😭😭 i am very thankful of god that the people on it were alright .😭i was feeling so helpless

[peachsova]

I got into an accident a second time this year. The first time, I was not at fault and it was seen 50/50 by insurance. The second time, which happened just yesterday, I swore that I did not see the other car in my blind spot before moving into their lane. Even with dashcam footage to try and prove my point, I was still at fault as I was moving into the left lane where I collided with the other car. I'm just feeling a lot of guilt as I had my family with me (no one got hurt) but it just hurts to hear that no matter what you thought you saw or what you believe happened, it still happened and the responsibility is on you. Feeling like a burden, a disappointment to my family and just overall sad that it shouldn't have happened in the first place.

[xtcmxm]

Just go try dream car..not even a month plates still on ....and I know materialistic stuff is the least of worries....I'm glad I'm okay...but damn I can't stop hearing the brakes screeching...the sound of the

[pineapple]

My moms car crashed today.. I was in the backseat and I’m just so traumatized 😭 I can’t really go to sleep right now. We’re all ok just some bruises from the seatbelt and the airbags. But I think I need to see a shrink I’m just so in awe. Never thought that would happen to me

[afitcouchpotato]

I was hiking and nearly fell and died due to me climbing down a mountainside in the pouring rain, I got down the mountain and got in my car and drove down the road in worse conditions and hit a tree. I cannot begin to describe to you how much trauma that caused me and even 4 months later I still have major PTSD, a simple sound can set me into flight or fight mode and I keep slipping back into the accident while I sleep, it’s terrifying to say the least.

[leerobin]

Just turned 18 and got in my first car crash this morning while driving my siblings and myself to school. Basically, someone ran a red light and t-boned us directly into the door and wheel of the front passenger side where my younger sister was riding. Im still in that state of numb shock. I know there was nothing I did wrong, and no way to avoid the incident, but there’s still a multitude of thoughts of guilt running through my head. I’ve spent the past few hours trying to distract myself and put some distance between myself and the shock, but it’s not really doing much. Was wondering if anyone has any advice or wisdom about what might help me work through this.

[Kityn]

Crashed 3 days ago. Can't sleep, upset stomach, constant headache from lack of sleep and eating. But I'm really thirsty. I'm drinking 3x as much water as I was before.

[redbandit]

i got in an accident about 3 hours ago now. It was kind of both parties faults. I was pulling out to a road from a stop sign, there were cars blocking part of my view and a kia gunning it in a 35 zone crashed into the front left side, tore off the front of my car. It was both our faults, i should’ve made a second stop at the sign and been more cognizant of the blind spot, she should’ve slowed down and swerved to avoid me. But nobody was injured at all, my car is totaled but it’s just a car. I feel stupid though, it was my first car and i only had it for a few days. Really glad she didn’t hit my door or i would be in much worse shape. Stay safe, and seriously, drive safe yall.

[ygreenwood]

My car caught fire while driving home from work today. It had just been in less than a month ago for service and MOT. So shocking and scary. Am lucky to have got out physically unharmed.

[i.reek.of.teen.spirit]

I got into a crash right on Christmas Eve. It reopened the old trauma I have from other crashes and now I can’t get into a car without crying or straight up denying getting into any vehicle. I bruised up my leg really bad and it’s made my preexisting limp worse. It wasn’t even our fault we were going straight and our light was green someone went to turn right in front of us last minute and it was almost head on but it was more crumpled on my side. All I can think about is the crunch sound and the smoke and smell of gunpowder from the airbag. I thought the car was going to explode. If we were going any faster the crash would have killed us both it’s just barely to the cab and the whole front of the car especially on the passenger side is all crumpled. Just a few days later my cat jumped onto the bag I have of cans in my room and the sound made me have a panic attack. And when my friend and I went out to smoke I had a panic attack because of the burning smell. I’m hoping to get back into therapy I stopped going after a manic episode thinking nothing was wrong with me even tho I have many disorders and now it’s all I really need right now.

[carmenfischer]

my husband was riding in a car which got crashed from another car with high speed and he is in a deep shock since weeks can not talk nor use his body functions and will be paralyzed the rest of his life

[coconut]

I just in one yesterday, my hand still shaking god I almost fall from the cliff

[omgwtflauren]

I almost got in an accident in my new car and I can't calm down. I feel like I'm going to throw up. All because of a stupid quick red light. Oh, and there was a flipped car on the other side of the road and deputies all over the place. They didn't stop me because I know them. Still, wtf.

[TaylaBausor-qjyn]

I was in a crash last year and I'm still getting nightmares about it

[mohammad]

Crashed driving rwd sport car and I nearly killed my bestfriend in passenger, right after the crash I thought I killed him, paralysed him or gave him some sort of brain damage, first time being this close to death, and it hunts me all day thinking about how I nearly killed him

[mrdemijan]

interesting points, if anyone else wants to learn about dealing with anxiety while driving try Tarbetti Car Coping Tutor (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my work buddy got cool results with it.

[HeyItsHypno]

I got my license on thursday and i got into my first accident today and totaled my truck with my girlfriend in the passenger seat and its just fucking killing me.

[WeonRichi]

I got into an accident at an intersection. We had the green light but out of nowhere a car turned left and accelerated, hitting us and Its been 2 months now and I still can’t get rid of the feeling. The strong smell of gas or something, the window wipers moving, the airbag in my face, the tightness of the seatbelt on my Waist, and the guy who crashed into us cussing us out. For a second I was genuinely scared this man had a firearm on him, because he was reaching in his hoodie. 🥲🥲🥲