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Survival on the Front Lines of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction with guest Sharlene Prinsen
Survival on the Front Lines of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction with guest Sharlene Prinsen
Survival on the Front Lines of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction with guest Sharlene Prinsen
Monday 1st October 2012
Sharlene Prinsen shares her family's journey through PTSD and addiction, emphasizing dual diagnosis treatment on 'One Hour AT A Time'.
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Get the buttons here!Facing PTSD and Addiction: Sharlene Prinsen's Story of Family Resilience
I just definitely learned that a person can only do so much.
Imagine navigating the turbulent waters of PTSD and addiction within your family. In this gripping episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', host Mary Woods sits down with Sharlene Prinsen, who shares the harrowing yet inspiring journey of her husband Sean's battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. Sean, a military veteran who served in Bosnia, found himself entangled in a web of depression, painkillers, and alcohol upon returning to civilian life.
For seven long years, the Prinsen family faced a medical system that often fell short in recognizing and treating PTSD. Sharlene recounts the countless trips to doctors, hospitals, and even jails, all while grappling with the lack of adequate support for Sean's condition. The conversation touches on the persistent stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction, highlighting the critical need for dual diagnosis treatment.
Sharlene also emphasizes the importance of honest communication with children affected by these issues, sharing how her family navigated these difficult conversations. This episode is a testament to the resilience of families facing such challenges and serves as a beacon of hope that recovery is possible with the right support and understanding.