Well, I Finally Hit a Wall...Literally!
By wrdsofwisdm
@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
United States
August 29, 2008 3:58am CST
The other day my mom insisted I take her to Walgreens drug store for her prescriptions. I usually go to the drive-thru. This time she insisted on going into the store. I went to pull into a parking space...and then it happened.
Somehow I got the top of my right foot stuck under the brake pedal and couldn't get it out from under there. As I panicked, I hit the gas pedal with the heal of my foot, flew up the sidewalk and slammed into the wall. The air bags deployed and it was a complete nightmare! I haven't been in an accident in over 20 years. Of course it could not have happened at a worse time.
I am an interior designer-contractor and finding work has been horrendous...so I had recently requested that my car insurance be possibly lowered to..you guessed it..Liability! So they immediately changed it instead of going over my options. It gets better. The bimbo in the store called 911 instead of the regular number and seconds later sirens were blaring and the fire truck also appeared. This just heightened my anxiety and drew more people to the scene that ignorantly walked up, stared at the wall, looked at me and laughed. How ignorant are they?
It was insane. I haven't been on mylot much (and apologize to those on my friends list)because I have been trying diligently to find work before I lose everything I worked hard for. Now I have my car sitting at a shop because I am waiting to attain the 1800.00 dollars it is going to cost me to get the air bag system replaced. Luckily, (Yeah right) the 8 month old Jeep Wrangler Unlimited has a great front bumper so there was not much damage to the body, but by law, I cannot drive it until the air bags are replaced. Thank god nobody was injured other than me. Mom is a little sore but I got the worst of it with a nasty burn on my arm and some bruises from the airbag plus many pains in my back and neck.
Ah, ain't life grand sometimes? I just wish I could stop having flashbacks of the crash and get a full night's sleep. Any suggestions?
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@lucy02 (5016)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Oh my, when it rains it pours, doesn't it? Just remind yourself you're not the first person who has fan into the wall at Walgreen's.
Well I am glad you are okay. It takes a while to get over something like that. I cringed for years when I passed an intersection where I had an accident. Are you taking anything for your anxiety? Sometimes meditation helps me with mine.
Well I am glad you are okay. It takes a while to get over something like that. I cringed for years when I passed an intersection where I had an accident. Are you taking anything for your anxiety? Sometimes meditation helps me with mine.@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Hi lucy02,
I haven't taken anything for it, but am finally letting go of the situation and moving forward. Now as soon as this ugly large nasty airbag burn disappears from my arm, I can forget the whole thing.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
29 Aug 08
You poor baby! That had to be awful! THen one thing after another! That really s*cks.....if there were anyway I could help I would but I dont' know how you would get rid of the flashbacks! And I know for me when I am overtired then everything gets blown out of proportion and I can't handle things! I'll cross my fingers that you get a really big job! LIke something industrial....huge!
@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Jillhill, you'r so sweet. Thank you.
Last night was the first night since the accident that I didn't have a flashback.
I think that is because someone that owes me over 30,000.00 from a house renovation in 2006, stepped up and brought the mechanic a check for 1,500.00 to start the work on the airbags. I think all the stress was taking me over and if you and I were ever to meet, you'd notice that I am normally a very strong person and can handle just about anything. I think that is why this situation got to me so badly. I've never had trouble getting work and with this economy, I am one of many that are suffering. I also take care of mom so that makes things more difficult. Now I just have to keep positive and things will work out.
@peaceful (3294)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Well for one thing, I am glad that you and your mom are OK. Accidents don't always turn out for the good, these days...
The another good thing is that your misfortune caused you to write this discussion, so that you could share the weight of your troubles with your Mylot family. You seem to have a knack for expressive writing, and that could come in handy for you.
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Please enjoy your visit, and make sure that you find some time to see the humour of things... Taking a moment to laugh about stuff really works for me, and I write a lot of funny discussions and blogs here at Mylot and Apsense. You are invited to grab a few giggles for yourself at no extra charge! :)
@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Thank you very much for your suggestions. I will definitely look into them.
The evening of the accident, my mom said that everything happens for a reason.
I always say that to her, so it was funny.
I said that it could be a sign that I am ahem...quickly moving forward in my life and breaking down the walls that get in my way.
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@peaceful (3294)
• United States
29 Aug 08
I like the way your Mom thinks, Wrds! :)
If and when you get hired, I hope that you can afford to buy a more substantial vehicle... Maybe a Tundra like the guy had when he took out an entire drive thru bank in Texas! LOL! :)
@highflyingxangel (9225)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Unfortunately I think it will take a bit of time to get over the wall incident. I think once the initial excitement and embarrassment of it wears off you will not have so many flashbacks.
I think I would try maybe relaxing at night. Just simple breathing or warm, relaxing baths to help calm you down. Also, I'd just keep in mind that accidents happen, thats why they are called accidents. It could have happened to anyone, not just you.
@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Thank you, you are right. I am finally starting to calm down now that the mechanic received a check from someone that owes me a lot of moolah. That is off my back now, whew!
@wrdsofwisdm (1069)
• United States
29 Aug 08
You're right about that. It could have been worse. That's awful that someone's truck flipped. I wonder if all those ignoramuses that laughed at me would laugh at that. I cannot understand how anyone would find an accident humorous.
