Alberta firefighter shares his experience with PTSD
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- Veteran firefighter Ward Redwood struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder for years after responding to a fatal crash scene in 2011. Here, he shares his story of diagnosis, recovery, and retiring on his own terms
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Thank you for your service,Sir. Prayers for your healing. I have PTSD and the battle is real.
PTSD has taking its toll on me I lost my job with the FDNY after 14 .5 years. I can write a book of all I was exposed to from 22 years and on. Bushwick , Bedstuy Brooklyn,Failed marriages, estranged children, extreme behavior. I had zero compassion or empathy, Thanks
What a wonderfully heroic and brave man. He can be greatly admired for speaking out and helping others who are feeling the same.
This mans story needs to be shared with every first responder. It helps, it really does.
Notice how he talks about it now that he’s retired? First responder employers are terrible to people with PTSD, in fact, they are a major cause and contributing factor to it. You wouldn’t dare see him talking like this if he had 10 years to go until his retirement.
Sneaky Pewpz yes it is very high. In law enforcement we lose around 7 to suicide for every 1 killed in the line of duty. I have had 4 close co-workers commit suicide since 2008. If I knew back then what I know now I wouldn’t have gone down this path either. It’s only because of media attention that it’s now starting to get addressed at all and believe me, what is being done is very little compared to what is needed.
I believe you W R. I’m sorry for your losses.
@@fry5544 Thanks. 😔
Ptsd is terrifying. It cuts your emotions off. And it makes life a horror story. God bless you. Healing to all.
this man is a hero for sharing, and a hero for his actions towards the community. thank you man!!! role model
thank you for sharing your story sir. as a recruit in the academy i feel it’s important to be aware of these things. God bless and thank you for your service.
I send you and your daughters peace and blessings, Captain. I also have PTSD from family trauma and its not easy. Thank You for your service.
Thank you for sharing your brave story. I know it will help other firefighters and their families to better understand what they go through. Thank you for every time you responded to the call that no one should have to witness. I hope you are more at peace every day. There was sadly nothing you could have done for the boys that night. We are all lovingly cared for from the moment of any crisis by unseen, loving hands. May God bless you for your service, and may he bring you real peace to help shield you from what you've seen. 🙏
Firefighters should get more recognition, because they throw themselves in dangerous situations so that you can get to safety. A thank you card, or just hangout with them while they’re aren’t working. Just anything to help their state of mind
It's essential to recognize and applaud the bravery of individuals like the Alberta firefighter who share their experiences with conditions like PTSD. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, a distinguished mental health specialist and author, along with the support of Sovereign Health institution, is actively involved in addressing and providing comprehensive care for PTSD. Their evidence-based therapies and compassionate support, as attested by testimonials from both employees and patients, highlight the transformative impact they have on individuals dealing with PTSD. Dr. Tonmoy Sharma's advocacy for those in need reinforces their commitment to mental health support. By combining therapy, medication management, and holistic approaches, they empower individuals to navigate and overcome the challenges posed by PTSD, fostering recovery and a brighter
God bless you! Thank you from a fellow firefighter.
Thank you to all fire fighters and first responders. My neighbor is a firefighter and he had to take some time off work. Hearing stories are one thing but actually being there is a lot more. So much doesn't make the news.
God bless you sir and may have healing from God and his Angels. You ARE A HERO. !!!!Love to you and your family.xxxxxx
Thank you Captain Redwood for your service!
Thank you for sharing your experience with PTSD.....very helpful
I’m a fireman in the ghetto. Literally saw 2 dead people last shift on 2 different calls. What gave him ptsd is a weekly occurrence in my department for the city stations. Im waiting for ptsd to come in a couple of years
We're praying for you! Bravery has it's costs!
;IGY6 my brother.. I left the service. PTSD is a battle but we can help others like us.
Every firehouse needs psychologists to deal with these first responders immediately after they return from a bad incident
Hero
Stay strong captain my town is also called Grand Prairie in texas my home town.
Our job is to help. First and Last sentence. We'll do what we can, every time. We want to help. We remember when it's not enough. It's our job, it's our purpose, it's our self. Good on the men who endure. I'm there with you Captain, Leutenant, AO, we'll talk about it over the kitchen table.
Its an intense job , once your in your always on the job, at the hall and home, your ready all the time theres no call the same , you can go from eating dinner to 5 10 min later doing a primary search . Crazy!
This is real man. We train all the time but when an actual human being is dead… it messes with you man. Performing CPR on someone messed me up
Jeez, workplace stress. I think they need a new psychologist. Ptsd is no joke.
Wow
Omg !!🙏🙏😢😢
hero
Firefighters and paramedics might be heroes, but in the end they're just human like all of us.
blinks-pre-before, during and after!
Dude you gotta just talk to your family all the time, and friends if you have them. Tell everyone and keep going there before then you can move on.
In the summer of 1999, I was involved in an altercation with Captain Robert David Taylor from the Richmond BC Fire-Rescue. After the incident, I felt that as far as I’m concerned, Capt. Bob Taylor can burn his way to hell the next time he fights a fire. For this reason, I have absolutely no sympathy, sadness, pity, or guilt whatsoever when I found out that he committed suicide as a result of PTSD on October 14, 2018. Because even though this despicable fireman didn’t perish as a result of fighting a fire, the fact that he decided to punish him by killing himself is just as satisfying for me.
BETWEEN BREATHS-THEN BLINKING--
Should blink and see to it until it goes away!
That firefighter or the guy in the blue clothing I would really like to get your name and phone number please asap, I am a volunteer firefighter myself and I’m trying to reach I need someone to talk to asap
maybe best he see a Cannibis Doctor and get a Prescription for 1-3 Grams per day , but he better get a High Paying job because JustDope sent the prices of Canadian weed up to 60 $ per Gram in Quebec 🚬
Meh