Some of the The best episodes of ‘Young Sheldon’ are more painful than funnyand Raegan Revord, who plays Missy Cooper on the spinoff “The Big Bang Theory,” understands that feeling better than anyone — literally. Season 6’s “A Stolen Truck and Going on the Lam” sees Missy steal a truck and hit the road because she’s angry at her parents, making for an entertaining story about teenage angst. However, filming Missy’s road trip adventure wasn’t fun for Revord, as she got into a car accident before filming that day.

Revord detailed the experience on her Instagram story, revealing that a drunk driver hit the vehicle she and her mother were traveling in en route to the set. Although the “Young Sheldon” star appreciated the irony of being involved in a traffic collision before filming this particular episode, she noted that the experience took a toll on her. In his own words:

“I had full-blown panic attacks and PTSD for weeks after the accident and the only way I got through it was through the most loving and caring cast and crew. “They reached out to me along the way and never made me feel like finishing the shoot was a priority, that my well-being came first.”

Revord has since opened up about her experience and how it affected her, explaining that it shook her to her core. And luckily, she got through it with the help of a “Young Sheldon” co-star.

“A truck stolen and on the run” sees Paige Swanson (McKenna Grace), character from “Young Sheldon” accompany Missy Cooper on her road adventure. The characters are good friends on the sitcom, but McKenna Grace proved to be an even better pal for Raegan Revord behind the scenes.

“She was in my trailer, holding me, and I was sobbing my heart out,” Revord said. AND while reflecting on the traumatic experience. “It was nice to have a really good friend there, who was just there to help you through something traumatic.”

Revord also remembers having a panic attack after the accident, forcing her to call her father to come pick her up, because she felt safer driving home in his truck. Fortunately, the experience didn’t affect her confidence to return to the set long-term, as she played Missy on “Young Sheldon” until the sitcom aired its final episode. Additionally, Revord has since returned to the franchise on an occasional basis. cast member of the spin-off “Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage”so viewers can expect more appearances from Missy in the future.