Is this normal behaviour or should I do something about it?

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Nearly 3 years ago my DH had a near fatal accident from which he is still recovering and he has had a very very lucky escape. before the accident I was a very laidback, easy going, not thinking about dying and generally very happy.

Since the accident I have been very aware of our mortality and that of others. Now this is normal behaviour I suppose because of the above events but about 18 months ago or so I started to worry about what could happen if I go to the shops on the bike. (hit by a lorry/car)Would it be my last trip etc.. Also for example I went to a wildlife park today and was dreaming that a lion would escape and eat the kids or me (sort of funny looking back) and it woke me up and laid there thinking about it for about an hour!

This is just one example, have many of those.

Do you think this is normal behaviour and was I just an easy going happy go lucky naive person before DH's accident or not?

Would appreciate your thoughts!

Why don't you get a short course of counselling? I think it would be really helpful for you to talk over your (perfectly reasonable under the circs!) fears as the counsellor could help you to put things back into context and put it behind you.

thanks Shiny, yes that is a good idea as I found it very helpful talking to Dh's (cognitive) neuro psychologist and it did get a few thing in perspective for me but also got me thinking a lot more about it but as you say should be able to put most of it behind me.