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Old 08-26-07 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BSLeVan
Well, it's been several weeks since he was struck by the pick-up truck. His physical injuries are almost completely healed (the miracle of youth). I am, however, concerned about his psychological state. Saw him for the first time in about a week and asked if he wanted to go for a ride. Turns out he's not been on a bike since the accident, and is pretty sure he doesn't want to get back on, "just yet." I asked his better half what she knew about it, and she said he wakes up in the middle of the night thinking there is a truck bearing down on him. What in heaven's name do I do now?
He's got some very natural PTSD.

If time doesn't heal, then there are other resources available. But, I would let time be a healer. Give him some room.

My wife has PTSD from some terrible incidents in her childhood. She needed professional help, even at 69yo. It has been very helpful.
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