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PTSD - The Truth Behind the Smile: Fire Fighter to Advocate with Jean-Guy Poirier
PTSD - The Truth Behind the Smile: Fire Fighter to Advocate with Jean-Guy Poirier
PTSD - The Truth Behind the Smile: Fire Fighter to Advocate with Jean-Guy Poirier
Tuesday 16th October 2018
Jean-Guy Poirier discusses his journey from fire fighter to PTSD advocate, highlighting the importance of seeking help and breaking mental health stigma.
27 minutes
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Get the buttons here!From Fire Fighter to PTSD Advocate: Jean-Guy Poirier's Inspiring Journey
I will post when I'm happy and I will post when things aren't so hot either, because I feel like I want to. I like to post some good content that I suppose, some unhappy content. So let's put a little bit of different stuff out there every day so that I can accompany everybody and not everybody feels as though, okay, great, everybody's having A Happy Day.
Jean-Guy Poirier spent years battling fires, but it wasn't until he started facing his own inner battles that he truly understood the depths of PTSD. In this episode of 'Mental Health News Radio', Jean-Guy sits down with host Kristin Sunanta Walker to share his deeply personal story of diagnosis, recovery, and advocacy. He opens up about how PTSD crept into his life, affecting not just his work but his family and relationships too.
Jean-Guy emphasizes the crucial role of seeking professional help and the transformative power of talking to doctors. His mission? To break the stigma around mental health and support others on their journey. One of the most compelling parts of his story is how he uses social media to connect with others, sharing both the highs and lows of his experience.
'I post when I'm happy and I post when things aren't so great', he says, highlighting the importance of authenticity in mental health conversations. This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with PTSD or mental health issues, offering practical advice and heartfelt compassion. Tune in to hear Jean-Guy's story and join the movement towards greater mental health awareness.