started stuttering after a car accident
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started stuttering after a car accident So this past July, I got in a pretty gnarly car accident. I was rear ended by a utility van, and my car was completely wrecked. It's frankly quite amazing that I came out of it unscathed. However, ever since the accident, I've started stuttering. I didn't make the connection until recently that they might be related. I never had a stutter growing up, and I've always been a very fluent speaker. But for the past two months, my speech has been greatly impacted. My friends, family, and coworkers have all noticed, and some have asked me if I am struggling with anxiety. While I have a long history of anxiety, this is the best I've ever been, and it doesn't impact my life much anymore. I really don't think it's anxiety. I just get completely stuck on words (especially the first syllable), and have been stammering like crazy. Sometimes I know the word that I want to say, but I feel like I'm chewing on it and can't just spit it out. A lot of times someone else ends up guessing the word for me, or I just have to give up and stop talking. There's days where it's worse, and days where it's better. But it's been really frustrating and embarrassing. Does anyone know if the car accident could've caused this? Aside from some back/jaw pain, and some trouble sleeping, I haven't really experienced effects of whiplash. Aside from the ambulance that came to the scene of the crash, I haven't really been checked out medically. Does anyone think that the accident could've caused this? I've heard of injuries causing a stutter, but the car crash hasn't really given me any serious physical problems. I didn't get a concussion or any other injuries. Is this something I should check in with a doctor about? It's the weirdest thing, and I keep thinking it's all in my head and that I must just be rushing when I talk. Has anyone else experienced a similar thing? I feel like I'm crazy, and it's been so damn frustrating to suddenly struggle with something I hardly thought of before. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.