I saw a dead body and I'm freaked out?

Question

Me and my friend were pulling out of hooters and we saw a bad car wreck and we stopped to help.. we ran over to the car and saw three people inside that were not moving. one woman was obviously dead because her neck was nealed over in a way that the spine does not allow unless broken. I didn't know what to do. I was yelling at people to help her but everyone told me not to touch anybody. I looked at the other car and there was a guy walking around with his arm just hanging on...There was a women in the back seat who was face down and was also dead who was not in a seatbelt. and then the driver woke up and looked at his two passengers dead. I couldnt take it. Then the police came and radiod that he had two possible fatalitys.. I had to leave. I have never sean that before and didn't know what to do. Her eyes were like looking at me. I can't stop thinking about this.

Answer 1

I know how you feel for the most part. I was in Pakistan when my then mother in law died of a stroke. The entire village basically came to live in the four story house leaving only one room for the entire family. When I saw her for the first time, they had wrapped her in a white linen cloth and there were flowers from her neck on up around her head. The elderly women kept pulling me inside of that room because they knew i was her favorite daughter in law and making me sit by the head of her cot. I remember her being cold. Just very very cold, and pale. I also saw my uncle die in front of me. It's strange to see somebody die. It's like you expect them to wake up and continue on talking, or just that they are resting. He had a hard time and it's hard to understand when they go. I am sorry you had to see what you did. I saw death in a better way and couldn't imagine the trauma you've been through seeing this. My prayers are with you. God Bless :)

Answer 2

I'm so very sorry for that horrific event that you witnessed. It is normal to react the way that you have. I was in a very bad car wreck which involved fire, saving someone, and running for my life. It was quite traumatic and it made me realize how fragile life can be. It made me reassess some of my priorities. I also had a hard time sleeping because every time I closed my eyes, I saw that fire. I would be okay for a few days, then I thought that I might be having a nervous break-down. I went to a psychologist to talk out what I had seen and been a part of. I also saw my medical doctor which gave me some meds to be able to sleep. That, plus some time seemed to help. I have to admit that it didn't help that every time I came home from work, I had to drive on the bridge that had the big burn place where the wreck took place. Be good to yourself. Talk to someone who can help you.

Answer 3

I've been a nurse almost 30 years, and have seen many more bodies than I care to remember, but I'll never forget the first one. It is difficult to handle. There really isn't anything anyone can say to make you feel better about it; I'm sorry you had to see that. It was good of you to go close and try to help, though. From what you describe, the folks who died didn't suffer much, if at all, and that's a good thing in the midst of the bad things. Imagine how the driver must feel.
All I can tell you is with time, you will come to grips with this. You're still basically in shock, and not being a medical professional, you weren't prepared for it. You wanted to help, and that's good. People died, and that's bad, but people die every day. We can't help them all. Trust me, you'll get over it. I'll keep a good thought for you.

Answer 4

I'm really sorry you were so freaked out. There is little to advise other than that you talk it over with friends, a counsellor, a doctor, a teacher, a pastor if you prefer, or someone else. You've had a terrible shock and need support. Life is cruel and short. Death comes easily and when we don't expect it to. Humans are fragile things and easily broken. Take care of yourself and remember that we all go that way one day. We owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to put that day off as long as possible. For your shock, you should get counselling of some kind. Take care. The visions may not go away, but you will deal with them better when you realize how much we need to care about life.

Answer 5

when I was 11 I saw a really bad car crash that happened in front of my house... One of the guys flew out the window and I saw as the head hit the floor and bended...It was horrible to see all the blood two people died that day, and it took me a while to get it out of my mind. And sadly that wasn't the only time I saw someone died... Is a horrible experience you will never forget it. I just try not to think about it. And I know is not easy too.

Answer 6

you should go to a counselor/psychiatrist to talk about what you saw. I really think you are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress--which is a natural occuring thing when you are in a very stressful situation. It can lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which will be an even more difficult struggle for you so go and find the help to help deal with your emotions now.

if you do not know who to go to, you can first start with your family doctor. Your family doctor should help you.

Answer 7

I'm so sorry. I know this must be difficult. Are you close enough to any of the friends you were with at the scene that you might be able to lie together in each other's arms and cry? Can you lie with your mom and have her hold you? Bless you, sensitive soul. The experience has made you wiser.

Answer 8

Thanks for staying there and not run away. It shows that deep inside you have a caring heart toward souls. Yes' they human, they have souls, and your reaction to be panic is stirred because you know they're human being. And it must be something you can do to help them

Indeed i see deep inside you valued human as worthy and precious being, not just as a dead body that shud throw away to the grave.
Big hug for that bro.
Keep cheer!

Answer 9

Do not mourn... we all end up detaching from our corporeal selves. It is inevitable that we will shed the body like a tree does its leaves.
Imagine yourself dying in as many possible ways and you will learn to understand not to fear death. Death is ultimately Natural, worthy of worship. It is the changing of garments.

Answer 10

I dont know what to say or do to help you through this. I have saw my fair share of dead bodies thanks to my job, and I am now used to it, but in a situation like that you cant get used to it. Just try to put it out of your mind and pay your respects to the dead.