Hello everyone!
My name is Chris (or crispy, if you prefer.) I am an Advanced EMT working for a busy 9-11 system in Georgia. I have worked for three years, and over that time, I have "collected" many traumas and experiences that I believe led to my eventual diagnosis of PTSD. One call, in which a child died, sticks out in particular, and was the driving force behind my seeking help. Before PTSD, I was happy, well adjusted, in school to get my paramedic certificate, and genuinely enjoyed my work.
But after I was diagnosed, I began losing sleep, having flashbacks and intense panic attacks, and began to sink into a deep depression. I lost my drive to continue in my line of work, and the joy that I found so easily in life before. Eventually, I was expelled from paramedic school. I would have been fired had I not sought help when I did.
Since then, I met an absolutely amazing woman, who helped me to see the joy in life once again. She fueled my desire to get better and seek others who suffer like I do. Life has begun to significantly improve for me. I got back into school to get my PA-C/ MMS, and we plan to get married next year. But, I still suffer. I am here to talk to others who suffer, to hear their stories, to offer what little I can to help, hopefully, to travel this journey of recovery with other people.
My name is Chris (or crispy, if you prefer.) I am an Advanced EMT working for a busy 9-11 system in Georgia. I have worked for three years, and over that time, I have "collected" many traumas and experiences that I believe led to my eventual diagnosis of PTSD. One call, in which a child died, sticks out in particular, and was the driving force behind my seeking help. Before PTSD, I was happy, well adjusted, in school to get my paramedic certificate, and genuinely enjoyed my work.
But after I was diagnosed, I began losing sleep, having flashbacks and intense panic attacks, and began to sink into a deep depression. I lost my drive to continue in my line of work, and the joy that I found so easily in life before. Eventually, I was expelled from paramedic school. I would have been fired had I not sought help when I did.
Since then, I met an absolutely amazing woman, who helped me to see the joy in life once again. She fueled my desire to get better and seek others who suffer like I do. Life has begun to significantly improve for me. I got back into school to get my PA-C/ MMS, and we plan to get married next year. But, I still suffer. I am here to talk to others who suffer, to hear their stories, to offer what little I can to help, hopefully, to travel this journey of recovery with other people.
