how to deal with trauma?? my story about being hit by a truck, while pregnant.

I know it doesn't feel like it; but, with time, it will get better. Maybe it's a good thing that you think twice now. Might save you from another disaster. I have found that my mind is much more protective of me than I am. It is much wiser too. So, it will protect you when it feels you aren't doing the job properly. If you stay safe for a while, the mind will begin to trust you once again. So, all I can say is be patient, don't freak out...time heals all wounds!!!

First of all this is an amazing story. It is a blessing that you and your baby are here. Now please to not get mad because I am assuming the baby was here and is healthy. But first I understand you being afarid of cars. See I have been without a car now for almost 4 months and I have a friend that has been helping me get around and I get really scared getting into the car. But as I keep doing it and I am getting more used to it. I am sure that if you exposed yourself to your fear it might not be as big as it is now. I am just amazed that you are safe and their is a reason for everything, so with that take care and happy mylotting to you.

That would be a very hard thing to get past, but I think that if you take baby steps, you can do it. Little by little, force yourself to go near cars again. Don't rush it, but when you begin to feel that fear creeping in, take one more step. Try going only by cars that you know are not going to move at first, like at a car lot showroom. That way, you may feel more at ease knowing that it cannot move.
Being cautious is a good thing, but when it turns into utter fear and rules your life, it is time to take those baby steps. The first time, get within, say 20 feet from the car, the next time, go for 15 feet, and slowly get closer. Remember, it is not the vehicles fault, it is the person who was in control. Alone, a vehicle is pretty harmless.

I'm so sorry it has to happen to you...that must have been traumatic...it's good that your baby was/is fine...you just have to deal with it, maybe talk to a friend or seek special help ... of course, your husband or family member can be a great help. Anyway, you also have your son to keep you distracted. Here's praying that you will soon overcome the trauma from the accident.

Hi there! First of all, let me say that I don't blame you for being afraid of vehicles until this day. What you went through wasn't easy. It's a good thing that you are okay now. But you should really let time pass and just take each day one step at a time. Turn to family and friends for help so that in no time your trauma would go away. Take care.

I'm not really an expert in trauma but i'll try. Well since everything is fine, i guess you should just treat it as one of unpleasant life experiences where all of us have but differs only in degree. You're alive and well and your baby too so let it be another learning experience in a sense that you have to drive a little more careful than usual. It's best not to ride a bike for awhile until you've finally accepted within you that event. Move forward and look at the brighter things. Like you said, you're just in a wrong time and at a wrong place.

ouch! oh my god that was horrible! thank goodness you and your baby are alright. i've never experienced anything like that. you are such a strong woman, going through all that pain and being able to fight for it. your fear of vehicles is normal for someone who has been through what you have, and as strong as you are, in time you may be able to get past that fear. take care!

Wow! What an interesting story. I'm sorry you went through all that. I sort of know how your leg felt. I had that same sort of pain on my fanny once, caused by a cyst. It went on a few weeks before I decided to go see a doctor about it, and I had to deal with the packing too, but the packing hurt so bad that I refused to let them repack it after the first time!! So I'm still having issues with that area. It continues to leak liquid all the time. I keep telling myself eventually all the liquid will come out and it will finally stop. It's been over a year now though, so I don't think that's ging to happen.

Sorry I don't have any real advice for your problem though. You should probably just see a councellor about it.

This sounds ridiculous! I am glad to hear that you and the baby are both okay.

A week before this last christmas I was sitting at home doing some work in the living room with my roommates. They ordered food and left the room. There was a knock on the door, and I asked who it was. I was given the name of my roommate, who's key broke in the door earlier that morning. I opened the door thinking it was him, but I was actually throw in by two men who had a gun. They stole all of my money, my laptop and my cell phone. I thought it was my roommate, but it turns out he went to sleep.

I still remember the way I screamed, and I still remember exactly what was said to me. These thoughts haunted me for a very long time, and I am still haunted by them. It's important to try to get over your fears or else you will be worried and stressed all the time. I have moved since the robbery to a much nicer area, with lots of locks on our doors!

The cops havent done much to help find the robber, in fact last week I saw him when I was walking home late at night. He stuck his hands in the air in a taunting sort of way. I was in denial that it was him until I was almost home, then the horror set in.

I don't know that you'll ever completely get passed it but time will heal and you'll be more cautious and more aware of whats going on around you.