Joni:
What are the steps for someone with PTSD to get medical help ?
Peter Demers:
First of all let me just say that people should always seek medical help and should consult with a doctor. Regardless of what your employment is or was, if you have a concern of any type (medically) always seek the advise of a professional.
Joni:
Do you take treatment for your PTSD, and if so, what kind of treatment do you take for your PTSD?
Peter Demers:
I am currently dealing with my conditions to the best of my abilities. I have made my concerns known to those who are knowledgeable and are willing to assist me in getting healthy.
Joey:
They say for the majority of PTSD sufferers, the symptoms disappear over time. Have you found this to be true for you?
Peter Demers:
I think in certain situations for some people it might be true but for me personally that is not the case. I find it to be a daily struggle. The important thing for those who do struggle daily is to seek help.
Joni:
Has your PTSD affected your relationships with family and friends, and if so, how ?
Peter Demers:
Yes. I have been dealing with PTSD for many years and it certainly has affected my family especially. It has been an educational process and again through knowledge comes acceptance and through acceptance comes peace.
Joey:
If you could say one thing to people suffering with PTSD, what would you say?
Peter Demers:
The important thing is to seek medical help. Even if you are unsure. There are good treatments and facilities that can help. One thing that I have learned is that it is good to better educate yourself and others so that you can recognize the symptoms of PTSD and not ignore those who are hurting.
What are the steps for someone with PTSD to get medical help ?
Peter Demers:
First of all let me just say that people should always seek medical help and should consult with a doctor. Regardless of what your employment is or was, if you have a concern of any type (medically) always seek the advise of a professional.
Joni:
Do you take treatment for your PTSD, and if so, what kind of treatment do you take for your PTSD?
Peter Demers:
I am currently dealing with my conditions to the best of my abilities. I have made my concerns known to those who are knowledgeable and are willing to assist me in getting healthy.
Joey:
They say for the majority of PTSD sufferers, the symptoms disappear over time. Have you found this to be true for you?
Peter Demers:
I think in certain situations for some people it might be true but for me personally that is not the case. I find it to be a daily struggle. The important thing for those who do struggle daily is to seek help.
Joni:
Has your PTSD affected your relationships with family and friends, and if so, how ?
Peter Demers:
Yes. I have been dealing with PTSD for many years and it certainly has affected my family especially. It has been an educational process and again through knowledge comes acceptance and through acceptance comes peace.
Joey:
If you could say one thing to people suffering with PTSD, what would you say?
Peter Demers:
The important thing is to seek medical help. Even if you are unsure. There are good treatments and facilities that can help. One thing that I have learned is that it is good to better educate yourself and others so that you can recognize the symptoms of PTSD and not ignore those who are hurting.
EOV Reporters, Joey Blacquiere and Joni Miner would like to say, "Thank you." to Mr. Demers for sharing his story with them.
