Paramedic Depression & Anxiety Recovery | First Responder Mental Health
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Ashley Neubauer is a #paramedic and volunteer #firefighter who has experienced #depression, #anxiety, painful flashbacks, and bad dreams. Her focus on recovery has allowed her to keep working as a #firstresponder.
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“I really do enjoy helping people,” she says, even in the darkest of times. “When we get called, it’s generally the worst day of someone’s life . . . we’re the ones that come to fix that, make them feel they’re safe, we’ll make them better.”
Ashley’s a “huge patient advocate,” and invests a good deal of herself into every interaction. And she says that her career choice has many rewards. But it also poses significant challenges, especially for her mental health. “Working in this job, we are exposed to a lot of very traumatic things,” she says.
She sought help, but the #medication she was prescribed wasn’t the right fit, and she attempted to hurt herself. Soon after, she was #hospitalized for a few days in a #psychiatric unit - a move that Ashley says was the right thing for her at the time. It allowed her to address her mental health and create a plan for a more stable and productive life.
Ashley now says she is, “living her best life.”
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I’m so glad I’ve found this video, I’m a Paramedic in the UK, been a combat medic for 5 years and a civilian Paramedic for another 10. Lately my anxiety has crippled me, I’m on medication, I take sick days and every day seems a great struggle. Your video has helped me.
Thank you so much for sharing what's going on with you and that Ashley's story spoke to you. There's another paramedic recovery story on this playlist if you're searching for more resources... ua-cam.com/play/PLm4CMoNTIH6kbZJGD91OPorEEmkY114po.html
I'm not a paramedic yet I witnessed a accident going to work a young man ejected out of his car I was right behind him saw the crash I wanted to turn around and leave but conscious said no seeing someone in shock awakened my anxiety the good thing was the guy lived the bad thing was he was drunk,about 2weeks before that here in Miami a bartender young lady entered the palmetto expressway on the exit crashed,so respect too first responders.
Bravo to you Ashley for seeking out help. Not many people understand our world and the horrors we face. We shouldn’t have to deal with these things on our own. In our first responder family, no one fights alone.
So glad you took a minute to comment, Zak. Means the world to know that this short film resonated with you as a fellow first responder. You're absolutely right, no one should have to deal with these things on their own.
I’m an EMT. I have dreams sometimes and they are usually bad ones. I deal with them though.
Thank you for sharing that that comes up for you, and appreciate that you have tools to deal with the dreams as they come up.
Good for you
Thank you so much for this video. Now if I can just get my hard core, amazing, macho, decades on the line, stoic w/ hella PTSD loved one to reach out or accept help... He will take care of everyone else until the bitter end. Getting help is sadly still seen internally as a weakness, or failure of self. A supervisor/leader may be 100% supportive of his brother getting help, and yet will deny it for himself. I hope you reach him, & those like him, before we all lose a brother, a love, a skilled provider, or a parent to the statistics. Again, thank you for your efforts, education, & support.
So glad that this video touched you, Sherri, and hope that Ashely's story or one of the other first responder mental health stories in this series might connect with you loved one: ua-cam.com/video/vcmt1YSiwKE/v-deo.html
Thinking about you Ashley and everything first responders go through. I hope all is well ❤️
What a wonderful comment, thank you for watching and leaving this message.
I've been a medic now for 30 yrs, 25 with Philly.........if we dont look after each other who will? I'm always up to talk with fellow first responders, I've been through a bunch of shit and I made it through and landed on my feet life is fucking awesome. I feel like I'm obligated to reach back to others that are suffering and lend an ear or shoulder.........the fact that we serve and suffer we form a large sometimes fucked up family so your never alone. Always step back, breath and give it another day.
Thank you, Lou, for your service and for your honesty. We couldn't agree more and hope that you also have the support that you need when you need it. Be well.
Thank you, you guys are doing a far greater good with these videos then you know!
@@lou119 I went down the Rabbit hole...25 years... 15 Advanced Care. If i did not get help I would be dead. I was lifeless and I did not care about me anymore. I did not give a shit about myself anymore. The world just became a monotony of suffering. If you are there...let down your guard and accept the help you need. I was lucky I did.
@@greasyflight6609 Thanks, our city is horrible when it comes to city workers and our department is horrible when it comes to EMS. I'm in our EAP now counseling other members just really sad where our industry has gone and equally sad what we endure.
@@lou119 Helping others helps us
Fear and anxiety are associated with stigma however lack of fear and anxiety is more concerning than absence because lack of fear is psychopathy which is associated with lying, blaming others, cheating, manipulation and exploitation of others, lack of empathy, domination of others, disregard for the rights of others, and proactive violence. Thanks again for a great video
Appreciate knowing that this recovery video resonated with you, Alexander 💙
@OC87 Recovery Diaries your videos are great
I have so much respect for you guys with all the shit you guys see and go through. I witnessed a accident before sun rise going to work guy was ejected out of car just seeing someone in shock (WOW) it turn anxiety on again, Respect too you and thank you🌍🌄🌴
Appreciate your appreciation for Ashley's story and how scary to hear what you witnessed.
I understand what she's talking about i instead. And set of it being my Uncle it was my granddad my grandmaw called me because she knew I was on call and said I don't think your grandad is breathing. So instantly I knew and I call dispatch and told them we were in route. And I wouldn't let me work on him they'd Babe me do something else instead of working on him. And I still get mad to this day that they wouldn't let me but the other part of me says I'm glad they didt let me.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Colby - that sounds like a very difficult situation. Appreciate hearing that you could relate to Ashley's story.
Something to eat you up but you learn to move past them Excel learn from those experiences
Depression is among the most disabling disorders, but depression with anxiety is more difficult to treat and has a higher risk for suicide. Depression causes decreased interest in pleasure/activities, fatigue, loss of interest, feelings of shame guilt worthlessness and self blame. If you think you may have depression ask for help.
Seeking help and support is an important step.
@@OC87RD you are very brave for telling your story
@@alexandergrinberg5678 you are not alone...you have to forgive yourself...know you did your best at the time...and accept the outcomes without blaming yourself... second guessing ...doubt and self blame... is crippling. Screws your whole life up
@@greasyflight6609 I agree with you thanks for the advice 🙏👍😊
@@greasyflight6609 you have good insight into mental health thanks for your comment
I'm a firefighter/emr
Glad you were able to connect with Ashley's story, Tyler.
I feel like I’m wearing dirty underwear. 15 years of EMS has taken its pound of flesh.
Thank you for watching this film, Keith, and for all you do. We hope that you have the support that you need for self care.