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Suffering a personal injury such as a car accident, medical malpractice, or an assault can be extremely traumatic emotionally.
Not only are you dealing with physical wounds and pain, but there is also the emotional trauma of the incident itself as well as the life changes resulting from the injury. 5.2 million people sought medical help for an injury caused by an accident in 2022.
Around 20k medical malpractice claims are filed each year, and in 2022, the aggravated assault rate was 2.68 per 100,000 population.
It is normal to experience a wide range of difficult emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, sadness, grief, guilt, and loneliness after a traumatic personal injury. 13% of people who suffer a penetrating injury go on to develop PTSD.
Recognizing the emotional impact and allowing yourself to process the difficult feelings are important first steps in coping.
Seek Professional Help
Seeking professional mental health services can be very beneficial for learning to cope with trauma.
A psychologist or trauma counselor can help you work through the challenging emotions, process the traumatic experience in a healthy way, and develop coping skills for overcoming feelings of fear, vulnerability, and anxiety.
Cognitive behavioral therapy in particular is an effective treatment…
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