Episode 20: Why Did You Come Back?

Cst. Patrick Tilma, currently posted to the Terrace RCMP Detachment in British Columbia, shares the struggles during his 14 months off-duty due to PTSD... which includes the unavailability of psychologists, culture toxicity, alcohol use as a coping mechanism, lack of support, and his prayers to die while sleeping.<br/><br/>Patrick also speaks to the necessities that he required to improve his mental health and eventually return to service: exercising, engaging in conversation, not feeling alone, listening to podcasts to learn about himself and PTSD, determining his triggers/activations,  training his mind to understand what he can do during anxiety attacks, and losing any sense of ego.<br/><br/>***WARNING: this podcast contains graphic content that may be disturbing or triggering to some listeners. Discretion is advised.***The Medium Ghetto Podcast Hosted by Jamar
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