Not Bulletproof anymore

[rfc85]

After I was t-boned last week and knocked arse over tit,I got up and after straightening the bike out,was all good to ride again,did 1000km and was feeling pretty good about life-BUT today I got the bike out and went to TSS and got the damage assessed for insurance,then went over to Otaki to get a lotto ticket,and found I'm "gun shy"---worried into any situation that a car might come in from either side and take me out.
I used to ride like I was bulletproof,not stupid -well not really really stupid--but took a few chances as we all do, but now its like I need a flak jacket on instead. Stuff that never worried me before as I was always confident in my own ability,has got me shitting bricks,only need to see a car on a side road/intersection and I physically slow down till I'm past it----AND IT SHITS ME
Might go and get pissed now-any helpful advice on this situation most welcome

[onearmedbandit]

Spend more time in the saddle. Or see a shrink!

Nah seriously, dangers are out there everyday, just before you never saw them. Now you do. Just get out riding again, it'll come back to you.

[DemonWolf]

Yeah as OneArmedBandit suggest.. spend more time in the saddle, go on some really twisty bits and build up your confidence again.

[BeakerRAT]

Time back on the bike is really the only way to get confident again. Normal to get that deja-vu feeling in similar situations after having a bin. At least your still in one piece and able to ride - so that's all good.

[beyond]

You will come right. Right now, paranoia is winning over being careful. You will get back into your own stride albeit with a more watchful eye, but it takes time.