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Car Accidents and Your Nervous System: Understanding Trauma After Accidents for Better Recovery

By @theunderstandingtraumainsight

The moment of impact in a car accident lasts only seconds, but its echo can resonate through your body and mind for months or even years. I have seen this firsthand, both in my own life and in the work I do with others navigating the aftermath of sudden collisions. Many people expect physical pain, whiplash, or bruises. What catches them off guard is the invisible upheaval inside their nervous system, the kind that disrupts sleep, triggers unexpected anxiety, and rewires how