Why You Are Still Struggling with Car Accident Trauma. Living with trauma can be really hard. It bleeds into everything we do leaving us feeling vulnerable and exposed to the world. It is little wonder why so many people struggle after a traffic accident. Consider this. As many as 1 in every 3 car accident victims will suffer post traumatic stress within 90 days.¹ That means over 30% of people involved in a road traffic accident will experience some form of psychological trauma! More staggering yet, if neglected for a long period of time car accident ptsd can lead to 1 or more psychiatric disorders.² So why, then, do so few people get help with their post car accident trauma? The simple answer is it's invisible. [su_spacer size="5"] A Splinter Buried Within the Mind If you've recently been involved in a road traffic accident, the chances are you're dealing with more than just physical injuries. The fact is most trauma goes undiagnosed and unnoticed. If we do notice it, we tell ourselves we're too busy to deal with it, hoping that things will miraculously improve over time. As this hope fades, the sense of helplessness, sadness, and anxiety set in. Unwilling and perhaps too ashamed to talk about it we continue to suffer alone. [su_spacer size="5"] Our Capacity for Life Becomes Diminished Trauma, no matter how big or small, can have a devastating impact on your life. Left untreated, much...