Treatments for shock (Could be TMI for some)

[Doing my best]

I think my DH is in shock at moment, very quiet, and a little withdrawn (but he did go to work today).

On his way to work yesterday morning, he witnessed a fatal accident where a man was hit by a truck on the motorway (so at speeds of 100km cannot imagine it was pretty).. As he was travelling in the opposite direction, he saw the full brunt of the accident.

If I did get him to go to the dr, what are they likely to do?

[Spring Angel]

That has got to be a very distressing thing to witness. If you think it is actually shock I'd encourage him to go to his doctor. Shock is an actually physical reaction in the body and should be checked. Not sure what the doctor would do but hopefully someone could help with that question.

If he is just spending some time processing it (which is understandable) then perhaps wait a few days and see how he is going.

Just make yourself available to listen if and when he is ready to talk. Perhaps a good mate of his could check on him becuase often men are more likely to open up to a good mate over a few beers than to the wifey.

for you and DH and RIP to the poor man who lost his life.


HTH
Spring.

[Arimeh]

Oh crap what a thing to witness.

Get him to go to the doc asap honey

Much love and support being sent your way my friend - and to the family that just lost a loved one.


xxxxx

[Snacks]

Oh, good heavens. That's terrible.
I agree, a trip to the drs. Even if it is just to talk about what happened and get an opinion. I don't know what physical things the dr would do, but best to see one anyway.
Are the police talking about it with him? They may have counseling services they could refer him to...

[Doing my best]

Thanks guys..

We have an appointment for DS's injections this week, so I will try and get him to say something then..

He is at work, and probably better there, with other things to keep him occupied, then come home for cuddles, LOL.

Snacks, think he would prefer to talk to our own doctor. There wasn't anything sus, The guy didn't look and stepped onto the road at the wrong time.

I really feel for that man's family and the truck driver and his family..

[Lulu]

Oh dear, how awful

If you can get to a health food shop today, pick up some Rescue Remedy - it will help with the shock for SURE xoxoxo

[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

[shellbell3]

yep he should go to the Dr and get referred to councilling, it would've been an awful thing to see, he is better to talk about it and get help then it get worse.