5 Essential Steps to Recovering From an Accident.
January 30, 2017 by ThySista
Filed under Business, Health & Wellness, Opinion, Weekly Columns
(ThySistas.com) Whether it was a workplace accident or something that caught you by surprise in public, suffering from an injury is never a good experience. However, the situation following an accident can often be worse than the pain itself, so to help you make a speedy recovery both physically and mentally, here are a couple of essential pointers.
Get Plenty of Rest
This is incredibly important to understand. Your body needs time to repair, and it often repairs itself while you are asleep and the rest of your bodily functions are put on hold. Since your body can focus on self-repair, you recover faster and you’re less likely to suffer debilitating long-term injuries. Don’t stress yourself, drink plenty of fluids and remember to take your medication. If you need help because the pain increases or you’re having trouble with your regular daily activities, then make sure you contact your doctor and seek assistance.
Seek Justice
No one should be able to get away with injuring you and causing you stress, pain and a number of other negative effects. A legal personal injury representation is the next best step when it comes to recovering, but it’s a good idea to heal up before you add on more stress with a lawsuit. You have up to three years from the date of the accident to make a claim, so you have plenty of time to recover and mentally prepare yourself. Once you finally receive compensation, it will feel like you’ve done not only yourself a service, but you’ve changed something such as making sure a company is responsible for safety equipment in the future or changing something in a product that could’ve hurt more people.
Occupy Yourself
It’s important that you try to reduce stress and find something productive to do while you are unable to work or participate in your regular activities. A tablet device is a great piece of technology that will provide you with an unlimited amount of entertainment that can be accessed even if you are bed-bound. You could also read a book, work from home with a laptop, or even catch up on your favourite television shows. It doesn’t have to be productive, but many people who are eager to get back to work will prefer something to improve their skills than something recreational.
Ease Yourself Back Into Work
When you return, make sure you aren’t taking on stressful tasks and taking on your regular workload. Speak with your boss and ask them to ease you back into work. Take on fewer assignments, get help carrying heavy objects, and take it easy. After a week or two of working less, if you feel up for returning to work normally then simply speak to your boss again. However, it’s important that you don’t stress your body immediately after recovering from an injury because it could cause more problems and the pains could easily come back.
Protect Yourself
Make sure you take the necessary steps to avoid getting into the same accidents in the future. For example, if the accident was caused by something at work, then make sure you speak with your employer and co-workers and suggest changes that could prevent the problem happening to you again or someone else. If the problem happened due to something in public, then ensure it never happens again by taking the safety precautions.
Staff Writer; Natasha Poole
