How to Heal Mind and Body After an Accident & Helpful Advice for Your Loved Ones

Body is one thing- My x-rays showed my hips were twisted a large degree in opposite directions, and 14 of my neck and lower back vertebrae are twisted and in wrong places. Having the doctor show me how the accident shoved my bones around my body was surreal, but I kindof expected that. You know what's weird? I didn't even have any pain until day 6 after the wreck. Sure I was sore, but nothing like I woke up to day 6. I'm having procedures done every days to put everything back- the Doctor said I will heal. There is no doubt about that. But they want to put everything back in its correct place in my body before it's healed wrong.

Sometimes people will "feel fine" after an accident and never get checked out. Then a year or ten later they have major problems. The body will heal. Just make sure you get checked out so it can heal right to avoid disasters in the future.

I am known as the Word Dominatrix. But since the accident my brain is scrambled. It's the most frustrating thing- thoughts and words will just slip away for a minute or a day. Or I am unable to find a word I know I know- I'll struggle and fight for it but if my brain doesn't want it to come, it just doesn't appear. It's the strangest phenomena, and terribly maddening. But I'm trying to be easy on myself. I know my body went through hell and my mind saw and experienced horrors that have left it shocked, raw and timid.

After an accident, both your body and mind need time to heal. Do not go back to work for a couple days or more depending on the severity of the trauma witnessed and endured. The best thing you can do for yourself is absolutely nothing. Veg out in front of the telly and binge watch that Netflix series you've been meaning to watch. Order takeout.

Even if your accident was minor, if you feel any stiffness or soreness whatsoever take a day or two and just relax and be lazy. Let the laundry pile up. And work will still be there when you come back. They will be understanding.

Do not go to the gym, a little walking or stretching is okay if your body allows- always listen to your body. It will never lie to you. But be gentle.

If you are the loved one of someone who has been in an accident, make them take it easy! If my injuries were less severe I probably would have carried on as usual! But that is stupid, lol! Make your loved one relax and take a few or more personal days and take care of them. If you have a neighbor you don't know well who was in an accident, an extremely helpful thing is food. Make extra dinner for a few nights and bring some over to them, along with paper plates and plastic eating utensils. Cooking and preparing food seems like a small feat, but post accident it is tiring and almost not worth the effort. If my loved ones were not making me eat there are times I would have just went hungry as opposed to shelling out the effort.

Be patient with your post accident loved one. There are horrific and confusing things happening in their brains and they are frightened and irritated, even if they aren't saying anything. They are experiencing a mix of emotions, some of which they are trying not to confront, and many of which are unfamiliar and strange. Just being there for them does a world of good- just knowing you are not alone is important. Keep in mind that it's impossible to understand what someone is going through if you have not experienced the same yourself. A whole lot of messed up things will happen inside that person; some you will see and many will never be shared with you. It's a process and it just has to go it's natural course.

Your compassion and support is the most important thing. Do be sure to make them get checked out, even if they say they are "fine". And always listen to your instincts- if they seem off physically or mentally consult a doctor. It's better to be safe.

It will take time, and you will heal. Be kind and understanding to yourself and loved ones to make the healing swift and easy.

Be safe my friends, and give your loved ones a big hug <3

Part 1-My Near Death Experience
Part 2- the Accident Aftermath
Part 3- Subtract the D from PTSD but Your Brain is Still Scrambled
Trigger warning- graphic and raw.

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