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Alcohol abuse due to PTSD

Posted By Harlequin564

"Alcohol abuse due to PTSD"

About: Change Grow Live Cambridgeshire / Wisbech

(as a service user),

I was diagnosed with PTSD after leaving the RAF after 22 years of service. I started to self medicate with alcohol until it got to the point I realised I needed help, my GP recommended I self refer to CBL. I did and eventually got directed to a Veterans Group run by Adrian based in Wisbeach.  I am now slowly beginning to get my life back.  If it wasn't for the Tuesday 'NAAFI Break' sessions I would not be here today.  For any Veteran out there, please do not give up hope, you still have a family and get in touch with Adrian (he's ex  Army but doesn't judge). He doesn't pull any punches but he's out there.

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Response from Paul Pescud, Service manager, Cambridgeshire, Change, Grow, Live 2 years ago
Paul Pescud
Service manager, Cambridgeshire,
Change, Grow, Live

Submitted on 06/12/2022 at 09:53
Published on Care Opinion at 09:53

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Hi Harlequin564

Thanks so much for your comments. Its so great that you are getting wat you need from Adrian's group. Great message you give as well to those who have served in the forces. We want to do our bit. We recognise that the issues you and your colleagues face continues every day and we want to help all we can.

Thanks for getting in touch!

Paul

Service Manager

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