Car accident >> Off my bike >> Emotional upheaval

[rain]

Roxy,

The pain and suffering statement is probably one of the most difficult things I've had to do so I genuinely hope your process is simpler.

Here's what I'd suggest - write down your talking points in quantitative terms; how much suffering, what dates, what meds, etc.

then translate that into actual distress; I can no longer participate in my normal activities as I was etc.

Insurance companies are out to NOT pay you for pain and suffering so try to roll with the process otherwise it can be really upsetting. It's definitely a testament to how the system is not set up to be helpful. Also if you don't have a lawyer but do have access to legal aid benefits thru work you might use the benefit and get an idea from a lawyer about how much money you can realistically expect.

Good luck to you and wishing you a speedy (and if not speedy at least insightful!) recovery!

[NoNo]

I don't have any legal advice, but I wish you a speedy recovery, physically and mentally. Sounds like you're taking the right steps to get back to normal. Maybe try just walking on a trail or something. Anything to get moving but not aggravate your injuries. Don't rush into training too soon.

xx

[azfiddle]

Roxy, no real advice here from me, either, but sounds like you've gotten many good suggestions. I know that the endorphins you get from exercise have real effects- my DH has also weaned himself off of medication for depression through exercise.

Can you try yoga in the meantime? Might not have the cardio effects, but could be calming.

Hang in there!

[Cataboo]

First of all a person must never drive any kind of vehicle with an very high accelerated speed...also to it for every new automobile insurance must be the first priority...because its value is realized only when any kind of miss-happening takes place.

Profound words of wisdom

[sgtiger]

(((((((Roxy)))))))

I can totally understand not wanting to go on antidepressants. I think the advice of seeking out therapy is good to help you deal with the racing thoughts and anxiety. Yoga, tai-chi, or a gentle form a kigong may help with learning how bring some of your anxiety down too while getting some exercise.

[tangentgirl]

Channlluv, hope you feel better and can get back to it all soon. Car accidents suck!

[Bike Chick]

Roxy, I admire your determination to stay off the antidepressants and am sending lots of hearfelt good wishes. Hang in there and take it one day at a time.

[Grog]

(((Channlluv)))

I hope you feel better soon.

[channlluv]

Thank you, Rain, for the suggestion about seeking the legal aid benefits through my employer. I don't have that service, but DH does. I'll ask him for the number.

For everyone else, thank you so much for the support and healing thoughts. I appreciate most of all the support in my not wanting to go back on antidepressants.

I talked with my chiropractor today about it. I told him I really didn't want to get back on them, but that so far I haven't been able to get my heart rate up to where the endorphins kick in. He assured me it wouldn't take long for me to get back to that level. I just need to give myself time to fully heal.

Here's to healing, physically and emotionally.

Roxy

[girlonbike]

Channlluv hope you will be better soon!

[moonfroggy]

i just read this thread. roxy i was on anti depressants for years and years and they didn't work for me in fact they made me worse but they do work wonders for some people. my therapist recently read a book called the mood cure and it is about supplements and things that can help some people instead of anti depressants. i have tried some of them and they work for me they work a lot better than anti depressants ever did for me. so maybe that would be worth looking into? are you in therapy for the depression and thoughts? i didn't read every word of the thread i'm watching my son at the moment. therapy has helped me more than supplements or medications and i think for a lot of people it is the only lasting cure.

i really hope you can find some exercise that works for you or can get back on the bike at some point. riding a bike is really one of the most important things for my emotional health and i can't imagine losing that. ((((((roxy)))))

i really hope that you can get the money to pay for everything and more than that i really hope you can get some peace and feel better really soon.

[channlluv]

Thanks, moonfroggy, and everyone else who's added on messages, too. You ladies are truly beautiful people.

I'm doing better today. I contact my lawyer friend and she concurred that even with the $1000 damage, not many lawyers would take the case. There's just not enough money in it to make it worthwhile, and she suggested that I might just need to pay for an hour or so of time, but to be aware that that can be pricey.

I've been seeking out happy things (see the post about the girls on the cross-country bike ride) and things I've done right or well.

I'm trying to stay focused on positive things. It's amazing how making a list of things I did well this week can redirect the negative stuff.

I've been in therapy in the past, but haven't been in almost a year. Cycling really changed my life.

I don't take any supplements per se. I've tried Omega 3's, but worry about the interaction with my blood pressure meds. I do take Vitamin D3 - doctor's orders - and a multiple vitamin for women, and turmeric. Oh, and a joint builder compound, but that's all. And the blood pressure meds and the Metformin. So yeah, I guess that's some supplementation, huh?

Roxy