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Lift The Weight Off Your Shoulder

Being entrusted with saving the lives of others while putting your own life at risk has been reported as one of the most physically and mentally stressful jobs.

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The common issues faced by firefighters are:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Guilt
Anxiety
Stress

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Taking into account the number of traumatic experiences and death witnessed by firefighters, an alarming number of these first responders have been diagnosed with PTSD.

Guilt

Firefighters often report feeling guilty about not being able to rescue someone during a fire. They have regretful thoughts about their actions on the fire ground. Some firefighters also express signs of survivor’s guilt if they lose colleagues during a rescue.

Anxiety

The susceptibility to anxiety among firefighters increases due to the nature of their profession. The commonly diagnosed conditions among firefighters is generalised anxiety disorder and social anxiety comorbid with panic attacks.

Stress

The pressure of giving your best during each rescue operation builds stress among firefighters. The fatal experiences faced by the firefighters trigger their fight or flight response and choosing to fight every time stresses their nervous system.

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Future of the issues if not dealt with:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

If left untreated, PTSD can cause social withdrawal, emotional numbness, health issues, pessimistic attitude and other psychological concerns

Guilt

Unresolved guilt leads to depression, poor self-esteem, self-harm and strained relationships psychosis.

Anxiety

Anxiety, if not treated, reduces the ability to work leading to loss of productivity, isolation and a high risk of suicide.

Stress

Persisting stress naturally has adverse effects such as high blood pressure, heart diseases on the health but also causes sleep disorders, muscle tension, substance dependency and emotional dysregulation.

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The trauma, stress, burnout has to be dealt with regularly to avoid overwhelming pile ups; which is possible through healthy coping techniques.

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Working through the other mental health issues will eventually affect your sleep pattern and quality for the better.

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FAQs

1. What mental issues do firefighters have?

Firefighters are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, stress and other mental health-related problems that may be either chronic or acute.

2. Is being a firefighter traumatic?

Given that traumatic exposure is common among firefighters, it is not surprising that high rates of PTSD have been found. The events and fireground they witness daily are a constant shock to their system.

3. Is being a firefighter depressing?

As a firefighter, you may witness trauma, death, and destruction on a daily basis. This takes a mental toll. However, seeking treatment and recognizing depression in fire fighters is often stigmatised and seen as a sign of weakness.

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