So… Rocky and I were hit by a car today while out for our afternoon walk. Or… I guess I was hit and he was dragged. Both back from our respective hospitals. He has a cut on his nose, his harness broke, his tags are gone and I broke a nail but otherwise just bruises and scrapes! The driver passed out or something and went on to hit a tree after hitting us. Anyway… I’m still a little freaked out about it all. Keep seeing the car when I close my eyes. That’s normal, right? #DogsOfCoso
Follow up… another round of CT scans tonight revealed a nasty case of whiplash. But it could have been so much worse. Every one here is of the opinion that my heavy wool winter coat may have cushioned me from worse. I’ve always loved that coat.
Everybody’s yelling at me for only taking 2 days off last week. ☹️ I only attended the AM meetings! I took PM off! Sure, I was hit by a car but I’m not laid up in hospital, I’m not concussed, the only painkiller I’m on is Tylenol and I _Work from Home_. What am I supposed to say? “Sorry I can’t lie in bed and watch this work meeting on the computer. I’m supposed to rest. So I’m gonna lie on the sofa and watch this show on the TV”? Why is everyone yelling at me? 😭
So now I’m afraid to walk the dog on our usual route. im angry that I’m afraid. And now I’m crying because I’m upset that I’m angry that I’m afraid. These irrational feelings are all a tempest in a teacup. All the problems people have to face in this world and I’m afraid to walk near traffic. It’s just all… so stupid. #rant #ptsd
@iLoveSchnzrs It is natural to have those kind of swirled up and volatile feelings after such a traumatic event. It's natural to be afraid to put yourself back in an environment that could have had deadly outcomes. And if you feel well enough to sit on the couch and attend a virtual meeting, then do it. It's a way to take control. Walk a different route if you need to. Feel what you feel. Recovery is always a singular journey. It doesn't need to & won't conform to others standards.