About a month ago I was in a car accident.
I was alone and although my car ended up
on its side with the front and back each
wrapped around a tree, I was barely hurt.
The biggest injury I got was a concussion,
which seems to be getting steadily better.
My biggest problem is that ever since the
accident I have been extremely irritable
(not all the time, just on occasion) and I
end up on the verge of tears. I was not a
moody person before this happened. I also
get creeped right out when I think about
it. Is this normal? Is this part of the
concussion?
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marvel
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Posted: 12-16-07 23:37pm
Though I've never had to go through
something like that, from what I hear,
it's relatively normal. My good friend was
in a car accident much like yours a few
years back. His injuries were pretty
severe, but I remember him being very
different for awhile afterwards. He was
always an easy going guy, but for a few
months after his accident, he seemed moody
and catty. It gradually got better,
though, and he's back to his old self now.
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 12-17-07 00:38am
I thing anything like totaling you car
could cause your mood to swing. Glad you
were not hurt. You can always replace the
car.
Carrie
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purrfection
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Posted: 12-18-07 09:10am
Hi 19822 Sorry to hear about your
accident... I was in a head on car
accident about 6 months ago and broke my
leg and rib. For quite a while after I was
having nightmares and flashbacks from the
accident, or I would think about the
feeling of the impact and would just feel
very upset and panicky. So yes it is
normal. I am also very nervous when other
people drive me around since the accident
(as I wasnt the driver). It will get
better and also the irritability is
probably from the stress and trauma of the
accident I am sure it is nothing serious.
Hope you feel better!
