I am pretty terrible at this but I feel I am too stubborn.
I refuse to give this up?
Maybe somebody should literally take my fingers off the computer keyboard.
I am still here and I continue to be so.
So just to update myself, I am still alive?
Also back in September 2014, I got into a car accident.
That was a shock because that was my first time getting into an accident, and I am a pretty careful driver. I am one of those people that drive on speed and only drive faster which will only be 10km more if I feel other drivers are pressuring me to go faster. Even though this may sound unfair and I do not believe this all the time; however, I do believe I become a victim if I choose to become one. So I do try to be safe on the road as much as I can.
For my car accident, I will not go too much into details as the case is still ongoing. I know there are a ton of information on the website how to take care of yourself when you get into a car accident; however, this is my #minimalistminnie way to get better and to share my experience with the internet. (As in the most simple, and fast way..)
First of all, as soon as I realized I got into a car accident, I made sure my neck worked? I remembered I turned my neck left and right to see if I was still alive and I was (Thank god!!) I called my mom as soon as possible as she is an insurance agent and I was freaking out but TRY TO REMAIN CALM! (I know, this can be very very hard). I was shaking the whole time..geez.
I called mom and briefly told her I was in a car accident and at that time, I made a mistake of not calling 911, so to save the trouble, CALL 911! (In North America)
I got out of the car and exchanged insurance papers with the driver that rear ended me. I made sure I saw his insurance paper to make sure he was not lying about his information. I got his phone number, and also saw his drivers license. I also took a picture of the vehicle and mine as well just in case. Also for me, I knew the location that I got into an accident and this can be important for all of you down the road when trying to describe later.
Make sure you take a picture of the area and make a note of it. I should have taken a picture of the road condition as it was pouring down and road was slippery. If I had an witness, I would have grabbed them, too but it was raining, and there was a huge traffic jam and nobody stopped T.T..
I googled and found that I should relax my muscles as they get tightened after an impact. I went and got an #Epsomsalt and you can get whichever epsom salt there is available, but I got the Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt Soaking Solution for Relax & Relief with Eucalyptus Spearmint. The package states it will relax your body and relieve your mind, and eases aches and muscle pains.
Overall, after I took a bath, I felt much more relaxed. I know right after the accident, I called my partner, and started to shout and yell at him. I think I was in shock and yeah...
Afterwards, I called the ICBC which is the automotive insurance carrier for British Columbia residents and explained of the situation.
And then I called mom again and went to bed.
Another important thing is to keep a pain diary. Please search on the internet for further details and this would be useful for me if I have to re-hash how I have been or progressed throughout the time.
6 months later, I am feeling better;however, still suffering from aches here and there. I am continuing to see my chiropractor and acupuncture, so make sure to keep those appointments! I am continuing to see a doctor to let him know how I am doing thus far.
I am slowly working out and seeing how my body feels. Taking it slow :)
Good luck everyone~
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Love,
minimalist Minnie
