Treatments for shock (Could be TMI for some)

[HotI]

If he wants to talk to someone earlier, before you can get to the doctors, you could try Lifeline 131114. they also have a website lifeline.org.au

take care

[Rach75]

when I was in year 9 on th eway to school my mum sister and I witnessed a man walk straight into traffic and get hit by a truck he was in front of us so we had to pass the body to pull over

to this day I can still see it, I spoke to the councellor at school and was encouraged to talk about my feelings which I presume would be much the same for a adult

I hope you DH feels better soon, talking seriously is the best remedy dont lock it away

[squidipa]

i have been on the other side of that before, my mother was hit by a car doing 100 on the free way crossing a pedestrian crossing, She was flown to hospital i remember all of this in great detail even tho i did not see here on the floor there it was still a shock and big impact. My little brother then 20ish found her on the road just moments after the hit as he heard the sounds and went running from home.

as for what drs will say talk to a specialist and if you show signs of withdrawal or depression go on anti depressants. I am happy to talk to you via pm if you want to ask me anything.

[Lulu]

I really doubt anti depressants would be a necessary thing after one such incident. Anti's are best for a chemical imbalance and throwing pills around isn't always the answer

[squidipa]

I really doubt anti depressants would be a necessary thing after one such incident. Anti's are best for a chemical imbalance and throwing pills around isn't always the answer

i do agree but when i saw dr due to shock this is what i was informed so mearly stating my experience lulu

[~MummaBear~]

I am sorry to hear what you are going through.
I would deffinatly get him to the dr. these thngs have a way of coming back later when you think you have delt with them. I am speaking from experience too...
Just make sure that you are always there to listen if he needs too Lifeline is actually really good for this sort of thing too.

[Lulu]

It would be a fairly natural reaction to get a little quiet after a traumatic experience. Helping him talk it out and go over things (sometimes you need to do this quite a few times) is a good way to go.

If, after a few weeks he still doesn't feel right by all means go to a doctor. Give him a chance to work through this naturally - drugs would possibly interfere with his brain/body's natural reactions. It's one of the reasons a good dr won't always prescribe Valium for a grieving mother (for eg) because you need to naturally process the events.