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December 27th, 2024
Personal injury cases of any kind can leave you with psychological and emotional repercussions that may be considered even more draining than physical harm. If you were involved in an accident resulting in an injury, addressing both your mental and physical losses is essential to making a full recovery.
Below are some of the most common emotional repercussions that may arise following an injury:
Depression and hopelessness tend to arise due to physical limitations and a lack of normalcy in everyday life. Most people are used to a set schedule including attending school, work, and social gatherings. When you can no longer participate in these activities due to mobility difficulties, feelings of helplessness may result. Low self-esteem and lack of motivation are correlating symptoms with depression, posing a threat to abiding by rehabilitation efforts. If this emotion is disregarded, you may experience difficulty in reaching your full potential during recovery. It is also possible for other serious mental health symptoms to occur, like major depressive disorder (MDD), that require further treatment.
Following trauma-induced events, you may feel intense amounts of anxiety and fear. These emotions may be towards general or specific details. In personal injury cases, it is common for victims to experience a disruption in their everyday schedule, opening the door to financial instability. That, on top of expensive medical bills and the worry of a successful recovery, can bring about uncertainty in the future. Panic and fear tend to arise in these situations, causing strain in the recovery and resolution process.
Experiencing and being a part of a traumatic event can leave you with major psychological scarring. You may experience PTSD symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, avoidance, and detachment from others. These symptoms can affect how you perform daily, including efforts toward recovery. These symptoms must be treated to allow for a smooth assimilation back into everyday life.
Personal injury cases can alter your body physically and emotionally. Your self-image can be left damaged, especially if there are evident physical changes or disabilities present. When change happens, recognizing and having comfort for oneself can become lost. These self-identity shifts can leave you feeling grief and sadness. Recovery phases tend to use physical therapy to accommodate any bodily changes that might happen.
After circumstances leading to an injury, it is common for victims to feel anger towards the situation, the responsible party, or themselves. These emotions tend to rise due to the feeling of uncontrollability and fear of what will happen next. Having resentment may result in unintentional interference with your recovery process.
When a physical injury is present, it is essential to understand that some form of emotional injury will often be present as well. In the event you are unable to resume the life you had pre-injury, unresolved emotional distress may create a block in the road to recovery.
Whether it is loss of appetite due to depression or muscle tension due to anxiety, various emotional struggles can impact the effectiveness of treatment. Therefore, it is vital to prioritize not only your physical health but also your mental health in the aftermath of a serious injury.
Now more than ever, there are ways to personalize a healing journey. Options may include:
Prioritizing taking the steps that will help your mindset and physical being will aid in a fast and smooth recovery. It is normal to struggle and feel hesitant to take steps to do so, but consulting trusted legal support may alleviate excessive stress and allow you to focus on your recovery.
Our team at Bordas & Bordas wants to help you move forward in finding a balance between your emotional and physical well-being. Whether alleviating your financial stress or providing aid in holding the responsible party accountable, our commitment is to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
You are not alone in this process. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and begin your journey to a healthier and brighter future.
