Peerstar, LLC
Peerstar, LLC
Susan's Story: Overcoming PTSD from the military and learning about her diagnosis
Susan's Story: Overcoming PTSD from the military and learning about her diagnosis
Susan's Story: Overcoming PTSD from the military and learning about her diagnosis
Friday 20th May 2022
Susan, a military veteran, discusses overcoming PTSD, her diagnosis journey, and the role of therapy and peer support in her recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Susan's Journey: From Military Service to PTSD Recovery
A diagnosis isn't the end of your story, it can be the beginning if you allow it to be, in that there is hope and that there is a solution, but it requires some effort.
What happens when the battlefield follows you home? In this episode of 'From Hurt to Healing', we hear from Susan, a military veteran who spent 12 years as an Operating Room Specialist. Now working as a Case Manager in civilian life, Susan opens up about her experiences of deployment and the lasting impact it had on her mental health. She takes us through her journey of grappling with PTSD, a diagnosis that brought both challenges and a path to healing.
Susan's story is a candid look at how anxiety began to creep into her life during high school, manifesting as car anxiety and panic attacks. She shares how joining the military became a way to escape these growing mental health issues, only to find that the trauma followed her into her service. This episode shines a light on the often overlooked struggles veterans face and underscores the importance of seeking help.
Susan talks about how getting a diagnosis was a turning point, marking the start of a new chapter that required effort, self-care, and intentionality. Therapy and peer support played crucial roles in her recovery, offering insights into how others can find their way to healing. Susan’s narrative is not just about overcoming PTSD; it's about the power of understanding one's mental health and the journey towards self-improvement. Her experiences offer hope and practical advice for anyone dealing with similar struggles.