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Hello, I am recovering from PTSD. I was in a horrible cross-over head-on motor vehicle accident last July on Hwy 26 near Sandy, OR.
5 people died, 4 on the scene and my husband a few days later.
The intensity of the impact of the three cars colliding and the sounds, smells and sights still plague me. I have to close my eyes when watching any kind of movie or image with special effect car accidents. My body still remembers all the feelings of the accident- I find a few things helpful- yoga, prayer, and a good therapist.
The banging of the fireworks has brought back some feelings of panic, but there's no sense in changing this tradition- I find it therapeutic to return to normal life as naturally as possible.

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