Got in my first car wreck this week, and I'm pretty down

[IDontKnowMomo]

So I wrecked my precious Honda Fit Wednesday night. I was trying to do a kid a favor and take him home. I don't exactly know how it happened, I don't even remember much at all from that day, but my car is totaled and I have three fractures on my pelvis and tailbone. The people riding in my car are all right also, one had to have surgery on her foot, and the other got out with only a couple scratches, but I still feel terrible for it happening. I wish Nicole, the one with the foot problems, was out of the hospital now, just like me. I'd feel a lot less guilty. I'm also in a lot of pain. The doctor gave me a script for 20 Tylenol 3's with no refills, and that definitely isn't enough. I was taking like eight a day when I was in the hospital, and I'm too scared to take them now because I don't want to run out and be fucked. Ugh I just feel helpless and worthless. I hate not being able to do stuff on my own and for myself, and I can't get around much and I have to rely on a walker, which is completely foreign. I'm also having an extreme self esteem drop. I'm not too confident about the way I look or anything like that. I know I should just be thankful that everybody is alive and safe and that I have people here who care about me but I'm just so incredibly depressed that I don't know what to do. any help?
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[TISH1124]

I am so sorry! My car was wrecked several months ago...It is a scarey and heart breaking thing...But you have to just be thankful that you are okay and was able to walk away from the accident without serious life threatening injuries. All material things can be replaced...you can't replace a life. I hope you feel better soon! Just take one day at a time and I am sure you will be back to your beautiful self in no time. I hope you have family and friends that can help you out until you are back on your feet again. Accidents happen...and I'm sure your friend understands and does not blame you. I hope she is btter soon too

Bigg HuGGS ....

 

[purrtykitty]

Oh, I am so sorry. I hope you feel better soon. Accidents happen and you should just worry about getting better and being thankful everyone is more or less alright.

 

[xsnowwhite]

aw I know how you feel! I was in an accident a few months ago but thankfully no one was hurt. I hope everyone is okay and I am sure no one will think anything of it, other than the fact they will be glad everyone is alright.

 

[AdlersMommy22]

Aw sweetie that sucks so bad... I wrecked my car too taking a kid home one night (being nice and doing him a favor so he didnt have to pay for a cab) so i know how it feels!!!

Try calling the hospital and telling them you need something more for the pain... they should be giving you more than tylenol 3s... they gave me those for cramping when i was like 8 months prego.. those dont do anything IMO

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

Thanks for all the kind words everybody!
<3 you guys!

 

[TamiChoi]

sorry to hear that happened. i hope you and everyone else is okay. hope you get better too! don't worry so much, just relax!

 

[jdechant]

Sorry to hear that...but time heals all! I have been in a car accident as well, not something I wish anyone has to go through, although we were ok besides bruises (but the vehicle was written off) Just try to stay positive (especially in knowing that alot of people are not as lucky as me and you) and like I said, time will heal everything...try not to stress too much with the car....hopefully your insurance company is good to you!!

 

[blondemafia76]

awww sweethart, I am so sorry!!! Im praying for a fast recovery for you, and an even faster insurance check to get it covered. Im sure when you follow up with your regular doctor that you will be able to get some more pain pills, esp with you being in a walker. Please let us know about your follow up. Did they ever figure out just what happened??? Let us know if we can do anything..

 

[MzzRach]

OMG I just saw this post. I am so sorry this happened, but thank God you all survived, it could have been so much worse. I know that doesn't make it easier to bear, and your car is totaled, and that really sucks. I'm just thankful you all made it out alive.

I hope the pain management is going better - if you need stronger meds, please see your doc. You should not have to suffer through, especially this early in your recovery.

Big hugs and take care.

 

[kimmy]

oh man, that's awful! i'm glad everyone is okay though.

i wrecked my car last year, put it right into a telephone pole at a speed i should have never even been driving. caught the driver's side door and banged my head on the actual pole, left a pretty nice knot. my car wasn't totalled, and thankfully the cops didn't investigate the accident, but my driver's side door was crushed and the body shop had to cut out part of the door frame and reweld new pieces in, along with a new door and all that good stuff. nobody was in the car with me, but i felt terrible. i was sitting on the couch watching television a couple days after and i just started crying and i couldn't stop...i just felt so bad.

that awful feeling passes though.

is the insurance company going to replace your car? i know i felt a million times better when my car was fixed and i got to drive him back home.

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

Thanks so much everybody. I knew I could count on Specktra to help me through this :] Big hugs to everybody who took the time to read and/or reply.
So far I'm not sure about insurance or anything, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get another car as soon as I need it.
My friend with the messed up foot is doing really well 8D she is even strong enough to come visit me at my house, which required walking up about ten steps :]

 

[Hilly]

Get well soon honey!!!!

 

[Stephy171]

Im so sorry to hear this!! things happen though and thanks God everyone is alive and not in to bad condition! as tish says material things can be replaced but not your life so dont be too down!

 

[rbella]

Oh no! I'm so sorry this happened to you and your friends. Please don't beat yourself up. It could have just as easily been one of your friends driving. I hope you feel better soon and can stop stressing about this. Remember, you are a very beautiful and sweet person! Take care!

 

[NutMeg]

I've never been in a serious accident, just some scratches, but my brother totaled my parents' van a few years back. No one was hurt thank god, but it was a close thing. Apparently my best friend's brother who was in the van was the only one not wearing a seat belt and he hit one of the windows as the van was rolling, and right after that the window smashed. If it had smashed first he would have gone under the van as it was rolling and been crushed. I saw the van afterwards and it was scary. It sounds corny but I remember standing in that lot thanking my van that it kept my brother safe.

I'm so sorry about your accident, it's scary and stressful, but I'm glad everyone is ok.

 

[IDontKnowMomo]

Thanks again everybody :]
I'm really so thankful that everybody isn't in any worse condition.
Everybody was wearing their seatbelts and all. I always make sure of that whenever anybody rides in any vehicle I'm in >[ I' strict haha.

 

[SARAHheartsMAC]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad to hear everyone is ok and your friend is getting better.

Hopefully you will be ok to get back behind the wheel soon

xxx

 

[NutMeg]

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Originally Posted by IDontKnowMomo Everybody was wearing their seatbelts and all. I always make sure of that whenever anybody rides in any vehicle I'm in >[ I' strict haha.

Me too. Alas, my brother is a little dumb sometimes.