Okay, so I saw this “worst injuries in the world” thing trending, and, well, I got sucked in. Curiosity got the best of me, you know? I figured I’d document my little journey down this rabbit hole. So, here we go.
First Step: Dipping My Toes In
I started with a simple search. Just typed in “worst injuries” and braced myself. I wasn’t sure, I am ready to see or not.
The Initial Shock
The first few images…yikes. I’m not gonna lie, I almost clicked away.
Lots of broken bones, and some stuff that looked like it belonged in a horror movie.I quickly scrolled past some of the gnarlier pictures. My stomach definitely did a little flip.
Getting (Slightly) Desensitized
After a while, I guess I started getting used to it?
I mean, not “used to it” used to it, but I could look at the images without instantly feeling sick.
- Open fractures: These were everywhere. Seeing bones sticking out…not fun, but I started to recognize the patterns.
- Burns: Oh man, the burn photos were rough. So many different degrees, and the skin…yeah, I won’t go into detail.
- Degloving: Okay, I had to look this one up. Basically, it’s when the skin gets ripped off…like a glove. Nope, nope, nope.
The Deep Dive
I found myself looking at more specific injuries.
I started reading some of the stories behind the injuries. Accidents, mostly. Car crashes, industrial mishaps, some freak accidents. It made it more real, and honestly, more disturbing. It’s one thing to see a picture, another to imagine the pain and the recovery process.
Taking a Step Back
After about an hour, I had to stop. It was just too much. It’s like, you know something is bad, but seeing it visually just hits different. I closed all the tabs and, no kidding, went and watched some cat videos to cleanse my brain.
Final Thoughts
Would I recommend doing this? Probably not. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart.
It did give me a new appreciation for how fragile the human body is, and how quickly things can go wrong.
It also made me super grateful for my own health.
I am done with internet for today!
