FRC Blog Archives - First Responder Coaching

I’m Fine: The Silent Battle

A silent battle is still a battle. The wounds eventually start to show on the outside no matter how hard we try to hide them.

Anxiety affects everyone, add to that a first responder lifestyle and you’ve got a recipe for multiple anxiety triggers.

It’s a clash of cultures, but how we do things is changing. The question is, where will it lead and will we take this new road?

We continue to spread awareness and education, but it’s time to do something to prevent suicide and increase resiliency for first responders.

We don’t spend time developing the ability to have difficult conversations. Those are the fires that are still burning in our organizations.

While rushing to the next job, we need to pause and process patient death, if only for a short time.

A simple perspective change can be all you need to spark the light to a new perspective and a happier day-to-day life.

Our goals come from an inner desire to find happiness. If you’ve been trying to reach them without success, it’s time to start fresh.

Susan suffered silently from PTSD, before seeking help. We talk about getting support and finding healing.

If you feel stuck and want to move forward, start asking yourself the right questions.