Is it normal to feel horrible for putting my friend at risk

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Today I totalled my car with my friend in the passenger seat. I was messing around and rolled the car 2 times, we both made it out fine but now I feel absolutely horrible for endangering him. I can only imagine if he became paralyzed or even worse died, then it would be all my fault and I would have to live with the guilt of causing his family all that pain. I just don't know how to get over this I just want to rewind time and make so it never even happened.

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  • beneficialpest
    13 years ago

    Yes it's perfectly normal. You may develop even stronger feelings over time and that would also be normal. A lot of people experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from events like this. If it gets worse you could seek counseling or go to a support group. I am sure you apologized and really the only thing you can do now is to drive safely and be the most responsible driver you can be. You are obviously both very lucky so take that into consideration. As in, be grateful that you learned a valuable lesson without serious injury and focus on your good fortune, not on what could have happened. And pay it forward. Do nice things for others. Pass on the message to drive safely. You are a good friend. Tell yourself that. You are a good friend because you care. :)

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  • soccernerd12
    13 years ago

    It would not be normal if u felt any other way. Ur lucky bc u got to learn the hard lesson without the major consequences. Drive safe. :)

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  • lolIdunno;)
    11 years ago

    Lol

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Well it didnt happen just take that insident as a warning.

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  • Cookies&Cream
    13 years ago

    Of course is normal to feel as you do but truth is Hes ok & so are you. Focus on that, you'll ve ok.

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  • howaminotmyself
    13 years ago

    Guilt is a wasted emotion. You can't turn back time don't wasn't your energy saying, "if only".

    People make mistakes and we all have our lessons to learn in life. I think you are learning one right now. How you retain that message is up to you.

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  • DannyKanes
    13 years ago

    Use this experience to teach others :-)

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