Military / Paramilitarty PTSD

[Backtheblue91]

Any one who is currently in the police force, military or first responders going through PTSD who feel they can't speak out in their workplace and get the help they need. Please, whatever you do don't give up. There are those who are / were in the job who know, who understand who have weathered the storm and come out champions.

Stay safe out there surround yourself with good people and create your own 'village' of support

"Life is hard, life is not easy, life IS worth living "

[Backtheblue91]

I am unable to provide external support networks through this forum which is unfortunate. Just know there are others out there who will back you, believe in you and regardless of what is happening the world needs you. You are more powerful than you even know. You may not see it right now, but please hold on, on the other side of the Storm are some fantastic opportunities you may not have ever imagined possible. One foot in front of the other day by day and a commitment to taking the steps required to getting better better to the best of your capcity and you will get there. Please believe that.

Stay safe 🙂

stay safe 🙂

[white knight]

Hi, welcome

Thankyou for your post.

I'm 65yo (tofay) and at 17yo I joined the RAAF, it didn't work out for me.

At 21yo joined the prison service for 3 years. While there a few incidents occured that haunted me for 15 years plus my brother took his life. I now realise I likely had ptsd from that era but also, later in life diagnosed with bipolar , anxiety etc. Regardless I went on to dog ranger and investigations till 57yo before mentally collapsing and haven't worked since.

My point is that your message to never give up is so appropriate to those or similar professions.

The public rely on these people for safety, protection and medical help. Yet we treat them like they are bulletproof.

It's ok to get help.

TonyWK