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First Responders

5 Signs of PTSD in First Responders

All it takes is a sound or a whiff of a specific scent to trigger symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Fire fighters, police officers, EMTs, nurses and other first responders are faced with horrors most of us are fortunate enough to never encounter in our entire lives. From witnessing the results of car accidents and school shootings to putting their own lives on the line, first responders deal with death and tragedy on a regular basis. And in many cases, all that trauma leads to PTSD. As a spouse, parent, child or sibling of a first responder, you can’t

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Alcohol addiction

First Responders and Alcoholism: Why They’re More Vulnerable

As a first responder, you proudly serve your community and keep people safe. But as noble of a career as this is, it can take a toll on you. You may work abnormal hours or late shifts that affect your time with your family. And as the first one responding to an emergency, you’ve encountered traumatizing scenes and seen people at their worst or most vulnerable. All those emergencies, experiences and close calls stay with you. So how do you deal with it all? For many first responders, the answer is alcohol. In this post, we’ll explore the rates of

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First Responders

Signs of Depression in Your First Responder Loved One

Your loved one is a first responder. From running into burning buildings to protecting local communities, confronting crisis after crisis is a daily practice. But over time, it can become harder for them to filter the fight-or-flight response they face every shift. And this can oftentimes lead to depression. Unfortunately, the culture surrounding the first responder community doesn’t always promote asking for help. There’s a stigma when it comes to first responder depression. Many people like your loved one choose to soldier on instead of seeking help or support. But the truth is, depression doesn’t care about first responder culture.

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