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
Contact: www.BozCounseling.com
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

[@dillankhan2002]

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.

[@TheCubanGamer101]

Literally just now happened to me in a similar ish situation. I'm trying to fall asleep as I text you this. How are you dealing with it right now?

[@mediaupdate9742]

@@TheCubanGamer101 hello. I just had an accident just a couple hours ago and it's on my mind constantly I can't even fall asleep. It's been a couple days for you, how are you handling it?

[@TheCubanGamer101]

@@mediaupdate9742 well so far it's been a week. The 2nd day after the accident was hard. My body felt ache like I went to the gym for a good moment. I didn't drive any cars at all. My friends drove for me. Everytime they break hard, I had a mini heart attack. What helped me might not help you, but I learned to accept the positives from the accident. I let those thoughts go through in my brain and to just talk about it with someone or just yourself. Really think through about how grateful you are that you survived, that you can still live another day. I think about what happened and in my case no one was hurt just a couple bruises. It really does feel like your life is over but it's not. The third day I got behind the wheel because I have to go to work. It was very nerve wrecking but then I got used to it after. As long as you have support, Friends and or family, You will get through this way better bc in the end, they're happy that you're still alive. I'll support you even if I don't know you well. You will get through this I promise. It's an accident and it happens to anyone. Please let know how are things if you like to follow up with me.

[@sarita23]

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

[@xtcmxm578]

Just go try dream car..not even a month ago.....paper 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 impact.....

[@Tumpetboy1]

When I was in an accident this past Saturday for the days following I couldn't stop seeing the airbag coming torward my face and the smell of the steam from the radiator. When the accident occurred I jumped out and ran over to the other car and cut their side airbag away to check the driver and it was in that moment I realized what had occurred. Thank you for the video.

[@adgerlinasneed782]

That smell I still smell it and it’s scary

[@grizzlycharizard0017]

​​@@adgerlinasneed782 Same, me and my mom was on the way home to get some movie theater popcorn and some elderly women decides it was a good idea to pull right in front of me and my mom and she actually hit my side of the car, thank goodness for airbags though. But my mom took in most of the pain and I took in most of the trauma. I wish my family understands that trauma from car accidents is no joke.

[@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.

[@JUnior-ot1xu]

Bro this literally me

[@mediaupdate9742]

I swear!! I just had an accident a couple hours ago and I haven't eaten all day... Im just always thirsty.

[@afitcouchpotato4014]

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.

[@pineapple3555]

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

[@Germanvenus985]

Pineapple my mom almost got squished by a big truck and some other car got in a car crash so she called me well my brother did because he was with her and I was scared idk why even tho nothing happened it’s scary to think how they could’ve died and I would just have to find out from someone so I think appreciating life is best and I thank god nothing happend to my family because I love them

[@Germanvenus985]

And thank god you lived don’t take life for granted

[@levay8224]

Pineapple just had an accident today bro and it happened really fast and was crazy just glad my cousin and I are safe and made it home and Blessings to you and ur kin

[@levay8224]

Sad Bitch Blessings to ur mom and brother too hope all yall stay safe as well

[@leerobin8927]

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.

[@BV_12]

I need this

[@carmenfischer7947]

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

[@mrdemijan5061]

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.

[@coconut1586]

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

[@lillauren21]

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.

[@masoncampbell3314]

If you can’t stop safely for a red light you’re speeding. There’s no such thing as a quick red light it changes at the same speed every time. Drive smarter and save someone’s life.

[@mohammad27]

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

[@TaylaBausor-qj6yn]

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

[@lachlan1536]

Hope your OK. I got t-boned tonight and I've spent the last 6 hours repeating the same 1-2 seconds before the old lady rammed me side on.

[@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.