Whiplash by sebastian@skweb.dk | Nov 1, 2022 A split Second The painting shows the horror I experienced when I realized the crash was unavoidable. The title underlines how it sometimes only takes a split second fpr your life to change drastically. Broken Dreams The accident closed many of the doors to my dreams and my future plans. It was a grief. Overwhelming Fatigue There is fatigue and there is whiplash fatigue. It cannot be overcome by five cups of coffee, an ice-cold shower or a huge chocolate bar. I must have my nap to get through the day. Annoying, but necessary. Alert Chronic pain puts my body in constant alert. I see danger around every corner. Anxiety at Night After years with whiplash symptoms, I experienced anxiety at night caused by a worn down nervous system. Freedom in a Straitjacket The painting illustrates my frustrations over the limitations my whiplash causes me. I am not in jail though I feel trapped. It also shows my physical pain. Unequal Battle The fight against whiplash is uneven as there is no quick fix or maual to follow. Most of the treatments only help for a short period. It is a hopeless situation to be in. On the painting you will see that the little boy is naked and only armed with a toy sword. He looks at the evil in the horizon, but he is protected by light and survives. Overwhelmed Overwhelmed is the culmination of fatigue, exhuastion, pain and having pushed myself over the edge. Compassion I try to be own cary parent and speak nicely to myself instead of blaming myself for not beeing able to do the things I could before the accident. Surrender After 7 years with whiplash, I reach a turning point: I surrender myself to my condition. I acknowledge I can't fight my way out of my symptoms. I have to get the best ot of my situation as it looks now,
