understanding trauma after accidents
https://theunderstandingtraumainsight.birchreport.com/posts/car-accidents-and-your-nervous-system-understanding-trauma-after-accidents-for-better-recovery
After an accident, your mind can feel stuck replaying the moment, leaving you jumpy, withdrawn, or numb. Understanding trauma means recognizing these reactions as normal survival responses, not personal failure. Small triggers—a screeching tire, a hospital smell—might flood you with panic. Healing isn't about forgetting; it's about slowly rebuilding your sense of safety, often with support from others who validate what you're going through.