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Fear is triggered by an incident that threatens the safety and security of an individual. While it is a natural reaction, some people are unable to manage the concept of fear. Usually, this happens after a traumatic experience. In that case of a patient who has been to a car accident, it is necessary to know the circumstances behind the incident which could be causing the distress. After interviewing the patient, it was found that the accident led to the death of a friend who happens to be the passenger of a vehicle he was driving. The reaction is normal considering that there is guilt. However, prolonged grieving which could significantly affect the patient daily activities is not normal and would necessarily require intervention .
In a study conducted in 2012, it was found that spirituality and religiousness have a significant impact to one’s ability to cope and manage their lost after a traumatic incident. The goal of the study was to analyze the role of religion in assisting patients diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder . In the study, 369 individuals were requested to participate. All participants have experienced loss of a loved one through a traumatic incident. 123 of the respondents or 33% have someone close to them died of a fatal car accident, suicide or homicide. Based on the study, it showed that the participants who have active spiritual life are able to process their grief more effectively as compared to those who have none. In addition, it revealed that patients who have a strong religious support group are able to restore their social relationships because they are given the opportunity to communicate their feelings with another individual. It was also revealed that communication, especially the process in which the patient is able to verbally express their feeling is good for patients diagnosed with PTSD. Religion allows people to see from a perspective that the incident is beyond their control and that there is a purpose for these things that is why it happens.
In the case of the patient, it would help if he develops a strong religious support group that would allow him to process his feelings. In addition, religion can also help the patient to understand that the situation happens for a reason and that it was not his fault because accidents happen and it is not expected nor foreseen.
References
Currier, J., Mallot, J., Martinez, ,. T., & Charlotte, S. (2012). Bereavement, Religion, and Posttraumatic Growth: A Matched Control Group Investigation. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 69–77.
Jones, J. (2013). "Nostalgia to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Mass Society Theory of Psychological Reactions to Combat" . The International Student Journal, 1-3.
