07/04/2023
As Independence Day quickly approaches, we wanted to showcase how fireworks may affect people with PTSD, especially veterans.
Fireworks can be a trigger for individuals if they have experienced a traumatic event that involved loud noises, explosions, or similar stimuli.
They may experience heightened anxiety, panic attacks, increased heart rate, sweating, and a sense of impending danger. These symptoms can be extremely distressing and may interfere with the person's ability to enjoy public events or social gatherings where fireworks are present.
Stay tuned for recommendations on how to cope with these triggers for the holiday.
