Car Accident- Physically ok but Struggling

[DancingintheSpoonlight]

Just looking for support and advice I suppose!

A few days ago my DD (4) and I were in a car accident. We'd left a junction onto a quiet road, I was and still am confident I'd checked as much as possible. I'd practically straightened up when there was a massive bang and we were pushed to the other side of the road. The other car ended up 30ft away.
He'd slammed a front corner into the door DD was next to a I thank our lucky stars for her brilliant car seat.
Physically we're fine, although I'm a bit achey.
Mentally, DD is fine it seems (thank god) but I'm struggling.
I know things weren't worse but I can't stop thinking about how close a call it was, and replaying how I was screaming trying to open her door before I knew she was fine.
Dr has said to rest but I just can't stop thinking about it.
Plus the stress of car beinh written off, not enough proof for insurance to say he was speeding so I'm classed as liable, and having reported it to the police.
I was only just keeping my head above water being a single mum and working 5 days a week and now everything feels so much harder.

I know overall we're so lucky but I really am struggling.

You’ve had a huge shock not just if the accident which would have been a very loud bang and a physical jolt to your body but the awareness that it could have been much worse for you and your daughter.

My children and I were passengers in my fathers car and he got rear ended and everyone was ok but it’s a horrible experience especially as you imagine other less favourable scenarios that could have happened.

What you are feeling now will ease off as your mind will fill with other things.

It happened and you’re all ok. Try to focus on that and not to dwell on morbid thoughts. Don’t let these thoughts become intrusive.

I am glad you and your daughter are ok.

Try to remember that it is completely normal to feel very upset and go through the many 'what ifs' after such an event. If you didn't feel this way that would be a bit odd!

Go with the flow. Give your self some time to cry, and hug your DD lots. If in 4-6 weeks you are still struggling then, approach your GP for help. But it really is normal to feel as you do at the moment.