Can you ever get over witnessing a tramatic event without counciling?!


Question: I witnessed a bad (and I mean BAD) car wreck a few years ago and even now---I occasionally have nightmares about it even though I just witnessed it and wasn't actually in it.


Answers: I witnessed a bad (and I mean BAD) car wreck a few years ago and even now---I occasionally have nightmares about it even though I just witnessed it and wasn't actually in it.

Things like that can be so disturbing, no wonder you are having the occasional nightmare. Some people do get over trauma without counseling, others do not... It depends on how many other traumas you've been through before, your support systems, and several other factors. Talking to a counselor would be a good idea, if you can afford it. What you are describing is called "secondary trauma."

If you simply cannot afford counseling, there is a book called "I Can't Get Over It." That could be very helpful for you as a guide to self-therapy.

My best to you!

I think it takes a lot of time and everyone is different. Would you be opposed to counseling? I think it really would help you
Best of luck!

Yes you can overcome it with out any couciling...You just need to dig deep and come to terms..I know it sounds hard, but it works for me. But it is very possible. I have seen bad things in my time and I have overcome it with out any problems after.

I think it's a part of you, forever. Unfortunately. That happend to me last year, while vacationing in Mexico. I witness a very bad tragic tragic car accident, involving a baby flying out the window to his head and about 6 cars flipping with bodies everywhere. It was worse than a movie...100x worse:(

My dear, it is hard to get over things like that even with counseling. It never hurts to get help, but it could hurt doing nothing!

Blessings

You may, but PTSD counciling could be very beneficial. Most therapists will offer a free consultation, and if you have health insurance you may be able to get a covered sessions if you are diagnosed with PTSD.

The nightmares are normal and to be honest yes it is possible to work through a tragic event such as a horrific car crash. It is a shaky experience for sure and the nightmares will come and go. To work through a tragic event such as that, your best bet is to surround your self with people try to be social, share your experience with others maybe get envolved with something charitable. The reason you are having the nightmares is becuase you are sub consciously in a way telling your self you could of stoppped it, almost putting blame on your self for it. You may not feel that way but that is why it lays within your sub conscious. you don't have to waste money on councling. You can remedy the situations. To releave some of the subconscious guilt help at a soup kitchen or donate somethings help with adopt a highway, something to better your community. It is just an idea, becuase like I said it is possible, but I will warn you it isn't quick and easy. You may even find some stuff out about your self as a person.


*Krystal Marie*

I'm sorry that anybody witlessness something like that , please , see if these any group near you that help grieving people,, that's so sad please start praying for a peaceful sleep and talk to god alot he will heal your mind, and therapy does help

Yes you can! I think people decide to be happy and whole or they do not.Witnessing a tragic event you are not directly involved in should have no impact on your daily life other than to be thankful for each and every day you were so lucky not to be involved.Have compassion for those whose lives where torn asunder and realize how fragile life really is.Sure you will have dreams,no one can see such a thing and not be moved that is human.Now why is it you need counseling?Count your blessing instead and move forward.

You have to first understand that this is an event that will remain with you forever. I have unfortuantely witnessed many tragic events like this. The only thing you can really do is learn to cope with it. The way I cope is that I describe the event to people when the time is appropriate. In describing the event, you must also address how you felt at the time of the event and how you now feel about it. You must talk to someone who is nonjudgemental and who is good at listening. If you do not have anyone like this in your life you may need to seek councelling. Trying to repress the event is what causes the nightmares.

In my experience, I'd be more surprised if I "got over" a traumatic event WITH counseling. Of course everyone is different. Imagine how a lot of our soldiers feel, especially when they come home and people act like they didn't do anything/tell them about how the war is unjustified, etc.





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