What is ptsd?

    PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, happens after an individual experiences a traumatic event. This can include but is not limited too, a near death experience, an accident, combat trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. According to the website, helpguide.org, “it’s normal for your mind and body to be in shock after such an event, but this normal response becomes PTSD when your nervous system gets ‘stuck.’” PTSD is extremely common not only among veterans and active duty military personnel, but also among the general population.

IS THERE A CURE TO PTSD?

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Long story short, no there is not a cure for PTSD. According to psychguides.com, “As with most mental illnesses, no cure exists for PTSD, but the symptom can be effectively managed to restore the affected individual to normal functioning. The best hope for treating PTSD is a combination of medication and therapy.” Wiregrass Warriors goal is to be a part of the puzzle to help veterans treat their PTSD symptoms through being outdoors, decompressing, and bonding with their children.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOM OF PTSD?

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PTSD rears it’s ugly head many different ways, but some of the most common are:

Behavioral Issues: social isolation, irritability, hostility
Mood Issues: guilt, loneliness, loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Sleep Issues: nightmares, sleeplessness
Psychological Issues: fear, flashbacks, severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts

This is in no way an exhaustive list of the symptoms of PTSD but they are common. If you are struggling with any of these issues, visit www.mywiregrasswarriors.com and contact us. If we can’t help, we can find someone who can.
You are not alone!

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WE ARE HERE TO HELP!
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None of us at Wiregrass Warriors are doctors or psychologist or psychiatrist. We are an organization of veterans doing our best to support each other through difficult situations. We will always do what we can for you. But if you are in a bad place and need immediate professional assistance, please reach out to your local crisis center or hotlines that can be found on the web. We will be compiling a list of organizations nation wide that offer assistance to those struggling with PTSD and its symptoms. Do you need a place to go with your kids to decompress and enjoy the outdoors and motocross? That we can help with! Do you need someone to talk to? That we can help with! 

IN CONCLUSION
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Wiregrass Warriors are here for you! PTSD is no laughing matter and is a life altering mental illness. No one is meant to recover alone. The great thing is, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We can walk the path to treating your PTSD with you. We look forward to getting to know our warriors and helping to create a bond between parent and child through motocross.

*Note: The author of this blog is in no way a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist, but they have done a lot of research for this blog. This blog is not to be used to diagnose or treat PTSD or any other mental illness. Please visit a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist if you are experiencing any symptoms of PTSD.