PTSD Awarness Month. Response from my police service just east of Toronto... "We're aware, we just don't care". If you're suffering reach out. Always advocate for yourself. Nobody else will. #ivegotyourback911 #SickNotWeak
Tomorrow is 9 years since I tried to end it. It's been a long road back but worth every hurdle, even the PTSD. To those of you that may be suffering I get it. I understand the hopelessness and the unwavering desire for the pain to end.
I've felt that moment of calm after making that final decision. Luckily for me it wasn't FINAL. That feeling of calm was replaced by unimaginable relief when I woke up in the hospital the next day. Things got worse before they got better but they did get better.
If you're at the point of making that FINAL decision, don't! Reach out ask for help! Support is out there, likely from the most unexpected places/people. I've seen the darkness but it's nothing compared to that next sunrise! #sicknotweak #ivegotyourback911 #ptsdsurvivor
At that moment I decided I needed to live to help others before they made that FINAL decision because they may not be as lucky as me and it would be FINAL for them. If you are at that point I understand the desire to have it all end but remain strong!
Me and my PTSD
I've heard the rumblings and the rumours. They don't bother me because I know the truth but for someone else who hasn't realised why they are struggling it may cause them to keep quiet and not seek help. Not acceptable.
Yes I'm off work and yes I still do things
I'm getting better but it still sucks. So yes I am off work and yes I still go out because if I didn't I wouldn't have a hope in hell of getting better. I put these posts out there in hope that someone reads it and either gets help or helps them understand
someone else who's struggling.
If you need help, get help
If you don't need help, be help. #SickNotWeak #ivegotyourback911 #PTSD #neveralone
Although still suffering from PTSD its my daily goal to educate and inform anyone who will listen. I'm living proof you can have PTSD but also have a fulfilling life. It takes long hard work but its possible. If you need help GET help if you dont need help BE help. #SickNotWeak
This round of Smoke Therapy Sessions brought to you by PTSD. Beef Rib Burnt Ends. I find smoking meat brings me down a few notches when the anxiety is raging. Anyone else have out of the box coping strategies?#SickNotWeak #PTSD #smoketherapy #whateverworks
It must be hard being my Emotional Support Dog because Tex now has an Emotional Support Penguin. #SickNotWeak #ptsd #FirstRespondersFirst
