Coping With Mental Health Issues After a Truck Wreck

Mental health issues are very common after a truck wreck. After a life-threatening accident, people can experience anxiety and depression. If these are not treated in time, you can experience flashbacks to the crash, and you will need to seek out medical care. Most people involved in truck accidents are immediately concerned with physical injuries, but, like any traumatic event, victims can suffer lasting mental and emotional damage. Failing to address the psychological effects of truck accidents can affect your physical health, well-being, and quality of life.

Mental health issues after a truck wreck are real

Mental health issues after a truck accident can leave a scar on your life. For victims suffering from traumatic crashes, filing an insurance claim is one of the best ways to compensate for your financial loss. However, this settlement will also cover your emotional injuries, which can be just as devastating as physical injuries. The ever lasting feeling of anxiety, depression, and even flashbacks to an accident indicate more serious mental health needs the medical care, just like a broken ribs.

Some of the mental issue that you might face after being involved in a truck accident are:

Post traumatic stress disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or commonly know as PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event or series of event.

PTSD might not show until weeks after the accident. Symptoms of PTSD include:

• Feeling numb and unable to connect with people.
• Having repeated flash back of the accident.
• Feeling constantly anxious, or paranoid.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. Various states of anxiety can be experienced for weeks and months after a truck accident.

Some of the symptoms of anxiety are:

• Being easily startled
• Feeling irritable and having anger
• Having difficulty falling asleep
• Feeling tense or on edge

Depression

Depression is a mental disorder characterized by sadness and a lack of interest in previously rewarding activities. Depression can be triggered by the economic stress one might experience due to loss of property damage.

The symptoms of depression are:

• Lack of interest
• Lack of energy
• Recurring suicidal thoughts
• Significant weight loss or gain
• Unable to sleep

Phobias

A phobia is an extreme fear of an object, situation, or activity. After being involved in a truck accident, you may have a fear of driving. If you have phobia of anything after being involved in an accident, you should consult a medical professional about getting help.

The synonyms of phobia are:

• Sweating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Feeling unsteady and lightheaded
• Chest pain
• Accelerated heart rate

How can you cope with mental health?

If you are seeing any sign of mental illness, you should seek medication as soon as possible. Mental health is as important as physical health.

You can follow these steps that may help you cope with mental health:

• See a Therapist
  If you have signs and symptoms of mental trauma, getting in contact with a therapist will help you recover quickly. Therapists will help you and your family understand what you need and what other steps you should take to make your health better.
  
  
• Meditate
  One of the best ways to cope with mental health is to mediate. It involves taking deep and paying close attention to your inhales and exhales; this will help you address your emotions and accept them, making them easier to release.
  
  
• Make Healthy Choices
  If you are suffering from any mental trauma, you are prone to fall into unhealthy habits quickly. This could worsen your problem. You should concentrate on getting enough sleep and eating healthy foods. These can help you cope with your mental health.

Other damages you might face after a truck accident

A truck accident can cause a lot of damage. Mental health issues fall under non-economic damage.

There are two more types of damage: economic damage and punitive damage.

Economic damage includes:

• Current and future medical bills
• Past and future lost wages
• Property damage
• Lost earning capacity
• Household services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Out-of-pocket expenses

Punitive damages are a punishment typically awarded in courts when the defendant's behavior is found to be especially harmful.

How can you compensate for your mental health after a truck accident?

Like any physical injury, dealing with mental health needs a lot of time, counseling, and treatment. Going to therapy, talking with a counselor, and taking medication can help a victim involved in an accident. However, therapy, counseling, and medication are expensive, and not everyone can afford them on their own. Victims deserve compensation for their therapy, medication, and appointments and lost wages, especially when the accident was not their fault. Innocent victims should not pay for other people's mistakes.

If you are in a similar situation, contact a truck accident attorney who understands the importance of mental health. Contact us at Nordean Law for free consulting if you are in a similar situation.

Also, read our blog to know what does a truck accident lawyer do.