Stephen Carr
Stephen's Treatment
Fundraising for Combat Stress
Story
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I have recently completed my second 6-week intensive treatment programme with Combat Stress, the leading UK charity that treats veterans with PTSD and associated illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is NOT a weakness; it is simply a normal reaction to an abnormal experience, where life was in grave danger. The different parts of the human brain get confused and don't know how to process the experience, so the memory gets stuck and is easily 'triggered'. An incident that affects one person may not affect others. We are all different and we interpret events individually.
During my 13-years in the British army, I specialised as a Close Protection soldier, protecting many high profile soldiers, diplomats, politicians and civil servants. I went to places most people have never heard of, and witnessed the very worst that humans can do to other humans. I then spent a further 8-years working as a Private Military Contractor, working alongside military, diplomatic and business leaders all over the world.
In my case, Combat Stress have identified that I have survived at least 8 life threatening incidents that have each caused me combat-PTSD. This has ranged from a helicopter crash in South Armagh "Bandit Country", numerous gun attacks, car bombings, Indirect Fire by mortar bombs, attacks by hostile crowds and many other distressing experiences including sudden death, murder and suicide.
My experiences have left me deeply troubled by what I have seen, done and not done. I need help to live in peace, and Combat Stress are helping me on that journey towards peace.
Thousands of veterans need the help of Combat Stress, but resources are limited and so funds are desperately needed to continue helping those who have given so much in the defence of our great nation.
It is claimed that 22 veterans take their own life every DAY due to mental illness. So, I'm asking YOU to donate just £22 to Combat Stress so that they can reach out to more veterans and save lives.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
I have recently completed my second 6-week intensive treatment programme with Combat Stress, the leading UK charity that treats veterans with PTSD and associated illnesses, such as depression and anxiety.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is NOT a weakness; it is simply a normal reaction to an abnormal experience, where life was in grave danger. The different parts of the human brain get confused and don't know how to process the experience, so the memory gets stuck and is easily 'triggered'. An incident that affects one person may not affect others. We are all different and we interpret events individually.
During my 13-years in the British army, I specialised as a Close Protection soldier, protecting many high profile soldiers, diplomats, politicians and civil servants. I went to places most people have never heard of, and witnessed the very worst that humans can do to other humans. I then spent a further 8-years working as a Private Military Contractor, working alongside military, diplomatic and business leaders all over the world.
In my case, Combat Stress have identified that I have survived at least 8 life threatening incidents that have each caused me combat-PTSD. This has ranged from a helicopter crash in South Armagh "Bandit Country", numerous gun attacks, car bombings, Indirect Fire by mortar bombs, attacks by hostile crowds and many other distressing experiences including sudden death, murder and suicide.
My experiences have left me deeply troubled by what I have seen, done and not done. I need help to live in peace, and Combat Stress are helping me on that journey towards peace.
Thousands of veterans need the help of Combat Stress, but resources are limited and so funds are desperately needed to continue helping those who have given so much in the defence of our great nation.
It is claimed that 22 veterans take their own life every DAY due to mental illness. So, I'm asking YOU to donate just £22 to Combat Stress so that they can reach out to more veterans and save lives.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.