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Raising PTSD Awareness, one kilometre at a time.

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I’m very proud of the work I do at Project Enlis

I’m very proud of the work I do at Project Enlist Canada and Dispatches Adventure Ride, as I am proud of my time serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.

As Canadians we are poised to lead the world in the diagnosis and treatment of CTE in the living brain. This research will benefit not only military members, veterans and Canadians; this will have an impact the world over.

You can help us get there by pledging your brain (you don’t need to have ever served to do this, and pledging your brain does not mean donation) at www.projectenlist.ca

Struggling? This is an incredibly difficult time

Struggling?

This is an incredibly difficult time of year for so many of us. If you find you are struggling reach out to friends and family, call one of the helplines below, or fire me a message.

You Are Not Alone

VETERAN SUPPORT LINE - Veteran to Veteran Support 24/7
1-855-373-8387
*Stay on the line, your call will be cycled until you get a line that isn't busy*

VAC ASSISTANCE SERVICE
Call 1-800-268-7708 to speak to a mental health professional right now. This is a free service available 24/7 to Veterans, former RCMP members, their family members, and caregivers.

Suddenly Struggling with Mental Health? Remember S

Suddenly Struggling with Mental Health? Remember Section Battle Drill #2: React to Effective Enemy Fire.

The first part of this drill is recognizing that you are under effective enemy fire. The moment you recognize you are struggling, you are under effective enemy fire; the bad guys have you in the killzone, and that is not where you want to linger.

The Immediate Action to effective enemy fire begins with the Double-Tap; firing two shots in rapid succession at the same target with the same sight picture. It’s meant to reseize the initiative from the enemy and create an immediate offensive mindset. Basically, an immediate positive action in the face of a threatening situation.

Our new Double-Tap is two conversations immediately upon realizing we’re struggling, even a little bit. It’s important to note that this needs to be two conversations and not two attempts; an unanswered phone call or text doesn’t count.

Last month I came home from a busy 3.5 months of touring and speaking about mental health. Immediately I was saddled with reintegrating back into my home and family, I was starting a new job, going back into an old job, and starting at school. I was quickly overwhelmed.

One morning I drove the 1.5 hours to school only to realize that I didn’t have a pen, pencil, not so much as a scrap of paper, let alone my required textbooks and tools. I felt disconnected, unable to focus, forgetful and clumsy; basically, all the signs that I am headed in the wrong direction.

I called my buddy Ryan within minutes of recognizing I was struggling. We talked for a half hour or so and I felt better. Then I called Jordan, and we talked another half hour or so. That first call helped me regain the initiative; that second call moved me out of the killzone.

In under an hour I felt that I had regained my composure, I didn’t feel alone, I wasn’t beating myself up about getting caught again and creating the tailspin that leads to worse and worse outcomes.

We all get tired, we all get ambushed sooner or later; you never need to struggle alone.

So, Prep For Battle, know who your D-Tap is going to be (with backups).
#WMHD #WMHD2022 #MentalHealthMatters #mentalhealthday2022

I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with @

I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with @michaeldargie for an episode of the Rebel Rebel Podcast @rebelrebelpod when I visited Calgary on my tour this summer.

Go ahead and give it a listen!

Download Season 5 Episode 5 here: https://bit.ly/RRS5E05 or look for "rebelrebel" wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Or visit https://rebelrebelpod.com

Photo credit: Patrice Beriault

@dispatches.adv.ride @michaeldargie @canadianforces @cafoperations
#ptsd #mentalhealth #veteran #motorcycle #canada #canadianarmedforces #podcast

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