was hit by a car

[karen4horses]

2 weeks ago. While crossing the street in crosswalk had the light. Someone not paying attention hit me. Had my 16 month great nephew with me. Got him out of the way. The car got me. Was not hurt bad. However...I'm now scared to go across streets. I've seen 3 hit and runs. All pedestrians. One died, other broke every bone in his body and my sister. When we were 10 and 12. Had just built my confidence up to cross streets. I've never Jay walked. When saw the car coming. I was so frighten for my nephew. Even now it brings me to tears. I've gone from 20,000 to 30,000. Steps to 5,000. Not sure what to do. I'm frozen with fear. Crazy right?

[Odyssey13]

Hello and welcome to the forums @karen4horses

I can't imagine the thoughts going through your mind right now. Thank goodness your quick actions saved him.

Being cautious is a good thing and for a while, those fresh memories will make you more cautious, which is completely understandable. Each day it will get better, Karen. You just have to keep moving forward until the fear subsides.

Your steps will return as you recover from the accident. Don't push yourself, but do try to move a bit more each day.

Have you a place to walk that is free from cars? Maybe a park or even inside a shopping mall would be a good place for walking.

Whatever you do, please take care of yourself and don't let fear keep you from moving forward. You have the support of the community and if you need encouragement, we're here for you.

Keep on stepping!

[Bhuvana]

Sorry to hear @karen4horses

You can try walking at home. I remember reading about walk at home. May be that helps you to keep up your steps.

Good luck and get strong soon.

Bhuvana

[WendyB]

@karen4horsesI am so sorry to hear about your accident.

I would search you area. You might be surprised what is available to you to walk at that is free of cars.

I have a working ranch just a mile away from me that i didn't know was there.  But I'm sure there are all kinds of parks or trails around you that are free of cars.

@BhuvanaMeans Walking at Home by Leslie Sansone. Search YouTube for it as she has many DVD there you can use. It is also a good option. But Nothing replaces the Outdoors.

Good luck to you!

[SunsetRunner]

[DanielleinDC]

I'm sorry this happeend to you. I live in an urban area, so I fully understand the fear one has crossing the street sometimes. Ealier this month I was almost hit by a bicyclist (in the bike lanes) when I began crossing the street; I had the light, and because of the way the intersection is configured (the street I crossed is one-way northbounds for cars and has a left turn signal for part of the cycle. During that part of the cycle, the light is red for bicyclists in both directions), her signal had been red for probably ten seconds. Bicyclists are among the worst offenders when it comes to not obeying traffic laws.

I'm glad you're mostly okay. As others have suggested try to find an urban park in which to do your walking. If you have access to a gym or fitness center, maybe walk on the treadmill (although that won't work if you're with your great-nephew). Also, as others have suggested, get some psychological help. 

[RacingSnake]

@USAF-Larry Disappointed to see that my first reply - which had 2 likes (now also removed), which was the same as yours has been removed for being "off topic".

noting that the OP hasn't been back on to reply - obviously it wasn't good enough to hear it from me, 'a newbie' 😞

[emili]

@karen4horses.. it would be crazy if you walked away not affected by the experience. The fact that you were is the norm. I find that on the weekend when I want to get a few extra steps in and its too cold outside, I head to the mall and walk around. If you want to go faster, then go first thing in the morning when the stores are still closed and you can walk as fast as you want. the parking lot will be empty as well so no cars zipping around. whatever you choose, take time to heal your soul from the experience. mind is as important as body..