In part 2 we conclude Dave's story chatting about his journey to continued recovery, falling off the wagon and getting back up.

Life is a rollercoaster and is amplified with the management of Post Traumatic Stress. Just when everything seems okay with a balance of meds, treatment and self-care plan, Dave recounts how a suicide of a good mate and failed relationships of other veteran brothers triggers derailed the routine sending him spiralling back into the hole.

Before he faced his demons Dave sought self-imposed isolation and avoidance through his job in Meteorology taking him to remote locations such as Antarctica for 18month rotations isolating himself from loved ones, family and friends leaving them "in the cold."

Dave expresses his regret that these actions also had a flow on effect to his immediate support with his son sympathetically acquiring his own Post Traumatic Stress and a close to breakdown of his marriage, how facing his demons caused so much trauma that it effected a nerve in his eye (which for the majority of time is now closed) and experiences as an in/out patient for mental health programs.

Repairing relationships is hard work and has reaped rewards for Dave and his wife Debbie. He now admits the importance of effective communication and sharing the load with loved ones eases the management of his PTSD. You can teach an old dog new tricks and Dave is a believer of trying out new things in his self-care plan to keep things in perspective and relevant to current trends.

He's also written authored two books recounting his story.

Contact - Dave Morgan
Location - Caloundra, Sunshine Coast QLD
Book 1 - Ice Journey 2010
Book 2 - My Vietnam war - Scarred Forever 2014

Help Lines Open Arms (VVCS) | Lifeline | RedSix app
Music Credits - John Lynam "Took for granted" - WAR E.P

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