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What thing or things has helped you in your healing process??? What does healing look like to you?

Hi everyone Retired police officer here of 7yrs. Diagnosed with pts and mdd due to work related trauma. My question is this. When you have to stand up for yourself (example: dealing with medical facilities, billing, etc. then realize they overcharged you and having to work hard to get your...

I was diagnosed in 2017 and medically retired from a 22yr career in law enforcement. Over the years in LE, the friends I had before I started the job pretty much disappeared. Those that have worked in LE will understand this. Well since retirement, I've tried reaching out to make new...

Does anyone have problems with acting out what's happening during dreams? Sometimes I will dream someone is fighting me and actually kick (mostly), but occasionally punch. Once I dreamed I was being chased and fell onto the floor. Is this "normal" with ptsd?

I was wondering if anyone with PTS or any other anxiety order discovered that a pet actually made their condition worse? It seems odd, but I have a 10 month old dog I raised from 8wks old. I love him, but it seems taking care of him causes a regression in my condition. Has anyone had this...

Does anyone currently have a service dog for ptsd that can give me some info? I'm going to get one and have a few questions. Does the dog go everywhere with you? Or can you use it during certain outings? Is it a pet at home or does he or she still work? Etc. Any info is well appreciated.

I'm looking for suggestions on how folks diagnosed with ptsd are able to deal with stress. Going through a rough patch and it's hard to see a clear picture. We adopted a dog about 2 yrs ago Ive become especially close with. It has become an informal emotional therapy buddy for me. He's...

Any former Leo's out there that had to leave the profession due to ptsd? I had to retire ten months ago and haven't been in uniform in 17 months. As you know as police officers, we have a calling and a mission and I guess you could say a life purpose. All that is gone now obviously and I'm...

Are there any former Leo's that have obtained ptsd from being a law enforcement that still enjoy the history of the profession or agency? Like looking through old pictures of the patrol cars that were used before your time, etc?

If you were in law enforcement and developed ptsd, have you experienced a lack of energy? If so, did it improve or are some days just better than others?

Has anyone had challenges with any of these traits since being diagnosed with ptsd? If so, how do you make progress with them?

Hi. I was diagnosed with PTS 15 months ago and had to medically retire in August of 17 from a 22yr law enforcement career. Since then, I've been doing the best I can. Going to therapy and trying to keep a positive outlook. I get tired really easy and I'm not able to do a whole lot. I'm a...