Newbie back and checking in!!

[Roadtrip]

I've been away for some time and have not been riding as much as I'd like. Work has me stressed and a scary crash I had last year I must admit has me skittish.

On our regular route there is a nice straight-away and I try to go a little harder here... as much I can and is safe... There happens to be a Strava KOM there as well

I had a really good run going and close my Personal Record when near the end when a bee landed on my arm and out of instinct I pulled my arm away and off the bars... Next thing I was on the ground sliding down an embankment on my back and into trees. I hit hard enough to come out of my shoes.

I still had two miles left to get back to car but was mostly scrapes and cuts with a slight headache ... Only when we got back to car did it notice the tiny black spots in my vision. My main thought was for my bike and how I was only 500 yards from the end of the segment and my PR. Lol.

The times after this we went for rides I found myself really nervous and my heart jumps anytime a flying insect comes near when on then bike.

How do you cope with these issues? I've been riding for a few years now, crashes are not unexpected, but this one has me a bit rattled.

Shannon