You may experience certain physical symptoms of a psychological injury after a road traffic accident. Consulting a mental health practitioner in such a situation is recommended because a car accident will likely leave you anxious and traumatised. Some common physical symptoms of a psychological injury could include the following:

• Insomnia & nightmares
• Fatigue, fidgeting & agitation
• Aches, pains and muscle tension
• Headaches, shaking & upset stomach
• Feeling hopeless about your condition