Terrified Lizzie Cundy reveals she’s back behind the wheel for the first time after horrific car accident left her ‘lucky to be alive’ and battling with her mental health

Lizzie Cundy revealed she is back behind the wheel for the first time after a horrific car crash left her ‘lucky to be alive’ and struggling with her mental health.

The TV personality, 56, who previously revealed her car was written off in the accident, told MailOnline she has had therapy to help her get over the incident and is now the proud owner of a new Mercedes-Benz.

She said: ‘I was very scared to get back in the car, it was a nightmare, the car was completely written off and I was shocked with chest injuries.

‘So it was quite a scary time and I finally got back behind the wheel, but I’ve had to have a bit of therapy, I’ve had constant physio and I couldn’t lie down properly.’

She continued, “I’ve had to lie up a bit, but the scariest thing is just sitting back in the car.”

‘But I finally did it [got] back in the car and I feel a little bit braver, but it was a really scary time.”

“You don’t realize the consequences of a car accident and how it affects you mentally, not just physically, but mentally. Because it really wakes you up and touches you.’

The ex-wife of former footballer Jason Cundy, 54, previously owned a white Mercedes but her glamorous car was completely written off after the incident.

She has since upgraded to a sleek black Mercedes and was spotted running errands in her swanky new car this week.

The star cut a stylish figure in a white knitted cardigan with a silver button closure and diamond embellishment.

Lizzie paired the chic cardigan with a mini black leather skater skirt, showing off a glimpse of her toned legs.

She added inches to her frame with a pair of black, knee-high leather boots and could be seen wearing a glamorous red dress to her car before filling up at a gas station.

Her outing comes after she said last month that she feels “grateful to be here” following her horrific accident.

She discusses her dating life on the Suddenly some podcastLizzie explained that the accident could have been much worse.

She recalled: ‘A few days ago I was sitting on a roundabout, sitting still, and a lady came zooming into the back of me at about 50mph and sent me straight to the front.’

Lizzie also explained that the other driver had been driving at high speed and had not seen the roundabout coming.

Lizzie added that she is “grateful” to be alive, saying: “My car is written off, but I’m so grateful to be here.”

Lizzie also shared with MailOnline that she sought hospital treatment for whiplash and bruising following the incident.

The TV personality then explained on the podcast how she is considered the “original WAG” and is not bothered by the description.

She said: ‘Honestly, I’ve made a living from being one – so while I know some people don’t like the term, for me I’ve really made a living from it.’

‘I did a program called WAG’s World where I went to the homes of footballers’ wives and looked in their drawers and cupboards and [look at] these beautiful houses, it was a great show.’

Lizzie divorced Jason in 2012 after finding out he cheated on her with opera singer Hannah Pedley.

Since their divorce, she has been with several eligible men and even spent a memorable evening with Tom Cruise, 62.

Recalling how she met Tom, Lizzie said: ‘I had interviewed Tom on the red carpet and I was with my son and said, “Let’s go out for a bite to eat.” We walked into the restaurant and there’s Tom sitting there.’

‘I went to the toilet and he recognized me. I ended up sitting there for another half hour, forgetting that my son was waiting for me. We ended up spending the evening together, it was really nice.”

However, she joked that she could never date the 5″7 star, adding: ‘I would have to wear flats.’