2 years ago i got nailed by a drunk driver in a pick up truck... she dragged me almost 40 feet... ruined my bike... thankfully i had all my gear and i walked away with minor injuries....I had the jivers about getting back on , I would never think someone a pussy because they were nervous about the risk in volved with riding a street bike.... Its a risk you take every time you decide to leave your drive way... I can tell you since my accident , my riding style has not changed all too much , and i wouldnt use the word paranoid , but i would say more "aware" of my surroundings...Accidents just prove to you how fragile life is , i think just about everyone on this site has lost someone close to them due to some form of tragedy... Cecil is right , if you have doubts , either restrict your riding to certain less populated roads , or hold off for a while until you have more confidence to jump back on....