It’s possible that a first responder in your life is finding things challenging.
Although the nature of a first responder’s work means they can be exposed to traumatic events, many first responders who find themselves struggling can’t put their finger on why.
It may be there was an incident at work – but nothing out of the ordinary for them – or no incident at all. There may have been additional family pressures (remembering that even pleasant events can add stress), or nothing out of the ordinary there either.
Stress can build bit by bit over time, meaning that they often don’t realise they’re struggling.
People close to them, like families and friends, are usually the first to see the signs. There are lots of ways you can support them through this.
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