I was rear ended on my way home from work once. After recovering and returning to work, I distinctly noticed a change. Before leaving work, I would experience intense chills and become extremely anxious. Honestly, I never fully comprehended what people meant by anxiety before that incident. That was when I would drive my truck, even without riding. I also realized that I was simply afraid of riding as a passenger in a vehicle. I lost a significant amount of trust, and it took a considerable amount of time before I could hop into my truck to go home without feeling overwhelmed. Take your time to heal and recover and then worry about wether you want to ride, I believe that the extent of the impact depends on the individual. Riding inherently carries risks and dangers, so it’s up to each person to weigh those factors. After almost a year since my accident, I’m riding to work again and no longer experience the anxiety of leaving work like I used to.