I thought I was prepared.
I was looking forward to a simpler life with my young family.
Job prospects post-army were good as a doctor.
Within 6 months, cracks appeared in my armour.
- Memories of soldiers I couldn’t save
- Sweaty palms and a racing heartbeat
- Vivid dreams about family members drowning
- Crowded places made me anxious. The smell of raw pork made me gag.
As a doctor, I recognised these symptoms as Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS).
But as time progressed, I realised I was grieving the person I used to be.
“Transition Stress“ is often misdiagnosed as PTSD.
It can affect many high-level professions. Not just military and first responders.
I deep dive into this in my latest newsletter (linked👇 in the comments).
Please share it with anyone who could benefit from reading it.
P.S. I also share my experience of Transition Stress in this short video.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
#military
#veterans
#mentalhealth
#firstresponders
#militarytransition
I was looking forward to a simpler life with my young family.
Job prospects post-army were good as a doctor.
Within 6 months, cracks appeared in my armour.
- Memories of soldiers I couldn’t save
- Sweaty palms and a racing heartbeat
- Vivid dreams about family members drowning
- Crowded places made me anxious. The smell of raw pork made me gag.
As a doctor, I recognised these symptoms as Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS).
But as time progressed, I realised I was grieving the person I used to be.
“Transition Stress“ is often misdiagnosed as PTSD.
It can affect many high-level professions. Not just military and first responders.
I deep dive into this in my latest newsletter (linked👇 in the comments).
Please share it with anyone who could benefit from reading it.
P.S. I also share my experience of Transition Stress in this short video.
Would love to hear your thoughts.
#military
#veterans
#mentalhealth
#firstresponders
#militarytransition
