I keep thinking I have caused harm to others....how do I stop?!?!
I am having a very hard time driving lately. I keep thinking I have created accidents or have caused harm to others.
Just yesterday, I entered a rotary at the same time as a little old man. He came to a stop and I kept going. I slowed down a bit and tried to wave him on, but he sat there.
I went first, and then he followed behind. I could see him in my rear view, with his hands at 10 and 2. He put on his blinker and drove up a street by a store.
I tried to turn around because at first, I thoguht he was goign to the store and I could stop and make sure he was okay. But, he had gone up the street-not to the store.
I am not sure what to do now. I am having panic attacks because I think that maybe I scared him because I was in the rotary, going around, and he didn't think I would stop. I don't believe I was speeding, and I wasn't on my phone or anything.
I called the local police station and they said they didn't get any calls for medical that night. But, maybe he is not from that town? Or, maybe he had a heart attack in his house and didn't call an ambulance because he was alone?!
I can't sleep or eat. I am so so worried.
I keep checking the obituaries and I think that if I see a little old man, who passed away suddenly, who was a veteran, it is ALL my fault!
What do I do?
@GlitterGirl24 Hi, I think maybe you are over thinking things, we are not the always to blame. If the old man kept driving he must be ok. It isn't your fault ? You haven't done anything wrong. Keep calm and try not to worry. Remember everything happens for a reason . Best wishes.
@Hayley44 I caused an accident 14 years ago. A lady went to the hospital later that day, but I never heard anything else. I don't know if she just had whiplash, or maybe was achy, or maybe something terrible happened-I am not sure.
I didn't even think about it until a few months ago. I was found at fault for the accident and my insurance company paid $7500 at the time. I was away at school, so I don't know if any medical was paid from the insurance.
My parents don't remember either. I can't find any records for fatal crashes, there is no more accident record becuase it has been too long, so I am out of luck!
ALL MY GUILT is centered around hurting others.