when will I stop being afraid to ride in cars?

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I was in a bad car accident a couple days before this last Christmas. Civic vs. 18 wheeler, car totaled but not a scratch on any of the people. I know hard to believe but true. it was my first time on broken snow and I couldn't handle it even going way under the speed limit. 
I can make my self ride in cars (I'm used to doing things I'm terrified of because I already dealt with panic and anxiety attacks before) But now my husband doesn't want to ride with me because I am "too cautious, almost hesitant" I want to get over it I really do. I stopped having night mares about it, but when ever I'm in the car I either have to grip something very hard, or (if I'm a passenger) just close my eyes and envision myself somewhere else.

I just want to know how long I'm going to feel like this. I know it may happen on occasion even after I'm over it. I'm just talking about the every day thing.

carnivirous khan · Accepted Answer

i can sympathize totally,i was in a horrible accident in the turkish mountains with my father and brother,mountain peaks,snow iced roads and the day just dawning,slid off on a bend and the car rolled 6 times down the mountain side for a 100 yards or so,only the build up off snow prevented us from plunging in to the dark abyss a mere 20 yards or so to sure death..a drop of at least 500 yards .like you we walked out of that unscathed,all were wearing seat belts,the local turks treated us like angels that fell to earth.
that was 32 tears ago and still an icy road and snow fills me with a certain dread, i think you tend to forget until a similar environment or conditions take place and you are kind of back in that place,over time it does get easier but never forgotten. to all the people who saved our lives may you all be blessed.

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