While you received medical care for your recent personal injury, you must take measures to tend to your emotional and mental health. How may a severe injury affect you psychologically?
Non-physical impact
Not only should you pay attention to how you feel physically while recovering from a personal injury, but you must also tune into your thoughts and emotions. You may experience excessive worry, difficulty sleeping, anxiety, trouble concentrating or feelings of anger. When triggered by an injury, such feelings and thoughts may persist for a long time, interfering with your day-to-day life.
Physical impact
Besides physical symptoms associated with your injury, trauma may lead to several other physical manifestations unrelated to the harm you suffered. Be aware of digestive problems, exhaustion, headaches, being easily startled and heart palpitations.
Treatment options
If you experience any of the above, your doctor may recommend treatments to put you on the path to psychological recovery. Common options include support groups, meditation, talk therapy, medication and cognitive behavioral therapy.
You may also take steps on your own to navigate the non-physical effects of experiencing physical trauma. For instance, take care you do not use alcohol or illicit substances to cope, and engage in your favorite activities if your injury allows. You may also find it helpful to spend more time with friends and family.
More than your physical body suffers after a personal injury. Check-in with your emotions and thoughts to determine if they need as much care as your body.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident in Ocala, Florida due to someone else’s actions, now is the right time to seek help. Contact Pam Olsen, Esq. today for free consultation at (352) 671-9777. Or if you prefer, you can complete this simple contact form and she will be in touch right away.