How i came to terms,with an incident resulting in Death on site.

I have had the unfortunate experience of being involved in a workplace accident that led to someone suffering a heart attack. This individual had an underlying health condition that made them particularly vulnerable to such an event. The incident was traumatic for all involved and had a profound impact on my mental health.

The accident occurred during a routine maintenance task. I was working with a team of colleagues, and we were all focused on completing the task as quickly and efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, one of the clients colleagues, who had an underlying heart condition, became overexerted and collapsed. It was immediately clear that the situation was serious, and we called for emergency medical assistance. Despite the efforts of myself two other work colleagues and the paramedics, the individual was unable to be revived and passed away at the hospital.

The experience of witnessing this event was extremely distressing and it had a profound impact on my mental health. In the immediate aftermath, I found it difficult to process what had occurred and was plagued by feelings of guilt and responsibility. I felt like I should have done something to prevent the accident and that I had failed as a senior leader. These thoughts consumed me, and I found it difficult to focus on anything else.

As time passed, I began to experience symptoms of anxiety . I found it difficult to sleep and was constantly on edge. I had difficulty concentrating and found it hard to engage in activities that I once enjoyed. I also felt a constant sense of guilt and responsibility for the accident, which made it difficult for me to come to terms with what had occurred.

The incident also had a significant impact on my relationships with my colleagues, friends, and family. I found it hard to talk about the accident, and it put a strain on my relationships with my colleagues, who I felt were blaming me for what had occurred at the time. My friends and family were also affected by the accident, and I struggled to be there for them as I was dealing with my own mental health issues.

The accident also made me question my career and if I should continue working in this field. This added more stress and anxiety to my situation as I was not sure what my next steps should be.

In conclusion, experiencing a workplace accident that led to someone suffering a heart attack was a traumatic event that had a profound impact on my mental health. I struggled with feelings of guilt and responsibility, and developed symptoms of anxiety . The incident also had a significant impact on my relationships with my colleagues, friends, and family.

It was a difficult journey, but with the help of therapy, counseling, and support from my loved ones, I was able to come to terms with what had occurred and work towards healing. It also made me realize the importance of mental health and the need to address it in the workplace.