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It can be challenging to recover after an accident, depending on the severity of your injuries. But you can help yourself by heeding professional advice and finding support all around you.
Make a Claim if there is Negligent Blame
First, you might be feeling bitter and angry if someone is to blame for your injuries. Devastating trauma caused by another can leave you reeling both physically and mentally. Additionally, it can cause you to lose money through medical expenses and loss of work. If you feel someone is to blame for your accident, then call a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can, or have someone call on your behalf. There might be a claim to be made where there is negligence.
Follow the Advice of Medical Professionals
Medical care has never been so good as it is right now. In almost all developed nations, you can receive excellent treatment following a severe accident. And while some medical professionals might come across as a little draconian, they only have your best interests in mind. When they advise you not to do something, they tell you for a reason. Most of the time, their advice is given so as not to make injuries worse or delay healing. So stick to what they tell you.
Recover After an Accident with Healthy Habits
Upon being released from the hospital and into the care of family or yourself, the responsibility of medical care is then passed on. So you need to stay healthy to get healthy and recover:
- Do some light exercise that doesn’t cause pain.
- Stretch muscles you aren’t using properly.
- Stay hydrated and eat protein-rich foods to aid recovery.
With healthy habits, the average person is back to work within 8 weeks of a serious incident such as a car crash. If your injuries aren’t too severe, you won’t lose too much time.
Get the Proper Rest You Need
Of course, you also need to rest between light exercise and stretching. Rest is the foundation of recovery and is recommended for pretty much every kind of affliction. Your body recovers quicker when stationary or when you sleep and reach the N2 stage. N2 is the part of your sleep cycle that gives the signal to produce proteins for repairing muscles and tissue. Try to get as much rest as your doctor advises. And prematurely returning to work will not help your recovery.
Include Your Family or Friends
You don’t have to be alone when recovering. Physically you can be severely damaged, but that might heal in time. Yet mentally, you could experience issues such as PTSD and depression. One of the greatest benefits you have is friends and family. These can be a source of great comfort when you need them. And help provide care such as preparing meals while your body is recovering. So try not to shut people off. Because they want to help you, as you would them.
Summary
It can take some time to recover after an accident. But there are many variables, and everyone is different. Yet you can hold someone accountable, stay healthy and let others help you.
