Chalky's Story | Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | WILD Stories

Abbie Barnes | Spend More Time In The WILD

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RIP My friend.
Chalky is a war veteran. He served in Iraq and currently suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Chalky shares what life has been like since developing the illness, and how his nature photography has helped him on the road to recovery.
Chalky's film is part of the WILD Stories project - a space where people can share their experiences of mental health and how their engagement with the natural world has offered relief and healing.
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@vera.nadine 4 года назад

What an authentic person. May your next stage in the journey be paved with peace and loving connection, Chalky. Blessed be.

@SarahJaneWeldon 7 лет назад

I am so glad you made and shared this video Abbie and also for Chalky talking about his experiences. I was diagnosed with PTSD a very long time ago, and the hardest and biggest challenge was the stigma from others and how difficult it was to get support and treatment, and to get people to understand that I wasn't depressed. It is definitely something that changes the way your brain deals with stimuli, in the same way that if you were to burn your hand on a stove, you would learn that putting your hand on a stove hurts you so you learn not to do it. PTSD works in the same way, except that your judgement of things that hurt gets all skewed because of your past experiences. Thankfully my PTSD improved hugely with the right support and a lot of time, and learning how to live with it in daily life. My wish is that one day people will come to know much more about this and how it affects people, and that isn't something to be ashamed about. Nature and being in the outdoors was the best therapy for me too.

@PadmeP 3 года назад

I've recently been diagnosed with complex PTSD (although must have had it for years but was just told I was "depressed"). He's right the NHS just isn't able to help. Diaphragmatic breathing, Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and spending a lot of time in nature have been the most helpful things for me.

@VanSolo-uk 7 лет назад

Fascinating insight into the disorder Abbie, .. good luck Chalky.

@petepete9141 7 лет назад

Hey brother am with you. I wild camp, keep me self to me self,.I FOR FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS FOUND A PLACE, IN A TRUCK PARKED ON A FARM OUT THE ROAD, IS IMPORTANT MAN TO STRIVE FOR A BASE, YOUR OWN PLACE. PEACE MAN. tIM

@AbbieBarnesWILD 7 лет назад

How technical do you want me to get? You would try and work out your metabolic rate so that you can plan your diet specifically around you and your body. Or, I could tell you our national guidelines are for an adult man to eat 2550cals a day. With an ultralight set up, and saying you burned off 100cals a mile, if look at 3500 a day?

@heathercalder1482 5 лет назад

It's courageous for a man to talk on these subjects publicly. So good you know your limitations and yourself so well. The bible assures the time is coming soon when there will be no more wars. Psalms 46:9

@vincewhite5087 3 года назад

I wonder how did our WW2 vets who face years of combat handle it? These might be some answers in that.

@GoldRimmer 4 года назад

Chalky, I didnt know you but I feel upset this condition took you away too early. The next life will treat you better.

@TJ_into_the_wild 6 лет назад

Brave man and an excellent film.

@vincewhite5087 3 года назад

I had an uncle who was in Canadian forces, that his wife had to wake him each morning with a stick.

@vincewhite5087 3 года назад

He eventually got over it.

@johnchecketts1732 4 года назад

Chalky my make it was nice and lovely to have served with you in the army we will all miss you very much my friend and brother in the army,,, rip my friend we be thinking of you