It was your first accident.Dont worry you will get over it,it just takes time just like everything else.

 

+1 if the fear persists longer and interferes with your daily life, seek some help. Trauma is a very serious issue. I was sleeping in my sisters car because I wasn't feeling well after a long day of having fun. She was driving. I woke up to the loudest noise I have ever heard. Smoke was everywhere, and I smelled fire. My sister somehow was knocked out and unresponsive/confused looking. She was so scared and couldn't move. The will to live kicked in and I jumped out of the car and carried her away from it. Looking around...we were in a construction zone a few blocks from my house. The car hit a huge metal enforced construction sign and just missed the a city pole. Those don't move. That took me a long time to get over and I still don't like to talk about it. I felt I cheated death. I still get chills from things like that and other phobias I have. Good luck.

sorry if that was off topic btw. Just thought I'd share.

 

oh and as for other drivers on the road...honestly, I am very defensive. I simply imagine everyone on the road is a ****up and can't drive. I assume someone is going to cut me off and ride my ***. This way, you can prepare for when it DOES happen, because it will.

i just quoted myself, lol -1

 

it happened to me before in my z as well. some guy in a van failed to stop and rear ended me. after i got the z back i was paranoid for a little while but i got over it. but now when im stopped at a light or a stop sign im already in gear and ready to go at anytime.

 

Been rearended twice. Once in a small Nissan truck (720) and once in a new CRX that I had not even made 1 payment on. Now I try to slow down well ahead of the stop and leave room to get over, if I can.
Not too concerned in the Titan, but very very leary in the Z.

 

lmfao

 

it's going to be two weeks on monday sinse my car had its boo boo...i freak out when i drive at night...EVERY passing car i am CONVINCED is drunk and is going to crash into me at the last second...hope it goes away...

 

I was really jumpy after one of my accidents as well (my fault, doh).

Give it some more time. Just remember the law of averages, the people around you aren't trying to hit you.

 

So did they match your black paint ok? I am having mine repaired now. any advice??

 

thanks Doc. And im only 20. Maybe i should be a shrink too.

P.S. Happy Birthday