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| Sat, 02-24-2007 - 12:56pm |
I feel like any health issues are a big trigger for my anxiety. I had a minor car accident this week (I rammed a guy who was driving out of an alley - we were only going about 10-15 mph.). I felt fine at the time, it was after work and neither of us had a cell phone to call a cop. So we exchanged info, and I went and reported it at the police station. The next day I called his insurance company to report it.
The next day I felt kind of achy. Then my SIL sends me an email about how "very very" serious whiplash is, don't ignore it, yadda yadda. Then yesterday at work one of my coworkers told me about a neighbor who died from internal injuries she got in a fender bender, she never knew anything was wrong. !!!!!!! Of course that has set my mind going. I wake up kind of stiff in the morning and feel better as the day goes on. I'm still able to function, exercise, etc so I really don't think there's any serious injuries. But I have all these catastrophic thoughts going through my head. I have an appt to see my internist on Tuesday. I figure even if I'm feeling better I'll have him check me out anyway.
I get so frustrated with myself for all these thoughts. I keep trying to tell myself how much better I'm doing compared to 2-3 months ago. But then I start to worry - what if my drugs stop working? Is the anxiety coming back? I just had a good cry and dh just held me and told me that he and the girls are there to help me, not to worry. So I feel a little better. But part of me just wants to crawl into bed with a book and stay there. I know that's probably the worst thing to do.

i can relate!
What you have been told about whiplash & death days after an accident are true. But... they are RARE! That is where you must draw the line on catastrophic thinking. I will once again share the *flowerpot theory* of my old *t.* Do you know how in the city, people have flower pots sitting on their fire escapes or balconies or even a windowsill? Well, it is possible, that when you walk down the street, one of those flower pots will fall on your head. It's POSSIBLE, mind you. But NOT all that probable. When was the last time you heard of that happening? Try to look @ it from that perspective.
THANKFULLY NO ONE TOLD ME about the reactions that
are unlikely!!! I HATE when people increase my anxiety
by telling me stuff that just stresses me out------
JEEEEEEEE anyway remember your body will tell you when
something really bad is going on! GOD BLESS YOU! Judy
might not happen to you--------- RUN!!!!!!!! LOL
Sorry to hear about the accident!!
Sheri Ann
Glad you are getting checked out. Even a mild accident can be very scary, I hope the doc check will help you feel better about it.
Hugs,
Dee