since I was rear-ended 3 days ago, and it wasn't good. I am having a lot of cognitive issues, like forgetting how to spell words, typing sentences without using the grammar check, and getting my thoughts all in a row. I am not sure I should drive anymore until the inflammation in my brain is better. 😥
Three of my young adult children have gotten their learner's permits, but one is at elk camp, the other one drives herself to work, and I have to drive home. I also have to drive to pick her up. My other daughter hasn't practiced much yet, and I don't think she would do better than I am with my issues yet.😔
When I was driving home this morning, it seemed like I couldn't really tell how far away a vehicle was when I passed it, and turning the car wasn't like on autopilot like it had been for years. I was shaky. I am not sure if this is because I am just nervous since my accident, but it seems like it is more. 😥
I am going to see if my grown daughter will pick up our younger daughter. I think I can manage at 4 am because no one is out driving, but I don't trust myself at 1 pm. 😥
My Husband will be home on the 31st, so he can take over then. I am very sad and very worried that there is maybe something really wrong with me, but without health insurance, there isn't much I can do about it.😥
I take aspirin to keep my blood thin because I have issues with heart health, and I wonder if that may have caused my brain to bleed more from the concussion.🤔
My brain is even worse than I thought. I always text my daughter when I get home, and after forgetting to do this for 10 minutes, I remembered, but texted the wrong daughter. I didn't even know I did this until my younger daughter called me frantic.😭
A car accidentally drove into my brothers extremely large truck about 10 years ago killing the car driver outright. My brother had to meet his father at a inquest. It wasnt my brothers fault but it messed with his head. He couldnt drive for 2 years after. You hopefully will be ok in time. Id guess the concussion is taking its toll along with the shock of such a terrifying incident. If you feel like this in weeks to come then do your best to be seen. I know it must be hard without health insurance. I wish you so well.
@Perry1968 I'm so sorry to hear your brother had to go through this. I really can't imagine how painful that must have been. I will take your advice if I don't get better and see a doctor. Thank you so for much for caring. It means more to me than I can express right now..❤
@Journaling4Me Stay as strong as you can and you ll hopefully feel when you are ready to even think about driving. Right now recovering from the shock and traumatic event of such a horrible experience is paramount. I do care about people. I hope as the days/weeks pass this gets easier for you to deal with. My brothers ok now. Hes 70 and supposed to be retired but hes gone back to truck driving. He said he cant stand the boredom at home. Hes ADHD im sure 😆 You keep strong.
U most likely have a minor concussion or whiplash. U are still alive so u will be fine just take it easy for a few day's. If it is a minor concussion that could take a few weeks to recover from
@Journaling4Me of course, enjoy being chauffeured for now, it's nice to look out the window and see things you normally don't pay attention to while driving
@bookerdanaIt has me a little shook up for sure. This is my second conclusion. I was rear-ended before, but that was almost 25 years ago. I did get a hold of my oldest daughter, and she is taking over all the driving to pick up our youngest daughter. My oldest told me it might be because I haven't been able to sleep for more than 2 hours a night since the accident, too. My oldest is taking everything over for me until my Husband gets home, though, so that will help. Thnak you for the link.It helped a lot. 🙂
