For Those with PTSD, Independence Day Can Be Especially Hard. Here Are some Techniques to Stay Calm

For those with PTSD, Independence Day can be especially hard. Here are some techniques to stay calm

While fireworks are meant to entertain, they can cause distress for some members of our community.

Local Veterans Discuss 4th of July PTSD

WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — For many Americans, the sound of fireworks on the Fourth of July brings joy, celebration, and a sense of patriotic pride. But for some veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those same explosions can be a painful reminder of combat. Thomas Cockrell, a retired firefighter and Army Reservist, says holiday celebrations haven't always been easy, but over the years, they’ve become more manageable. “As long …

Montana VA Calls On All Montanans To Support Veterans With PTSD This Fourth of July

Montana VA Health Care System encourages all Montanans and non-Veterans to be mindful of Veterans living with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as we celebrate Independence Day.

Support veterans with PTSD during the 4th of July weekend

Fireworks, while festive for many, can trigger distressing memories for veterans and service members living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).