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Finding an Old Adversary Dead in a Toilet

Finding an Old Adversary Dead in a Toilet

A guest post by Leon MacFayden about PTSD among first responders

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The Frontier Psychiatrists is a daily health-themed newsletter. Today's post is a guest article by friend of the newsletter

Leon Macfayden
. I strongly recommend subscribing to his newsletter while you're at it!

Leon used to work as a police officer, and today he brings us a story about what it's like to try to maintain your compassion in high-pressure environments. Spoiler alert, it's not easy.

I want to share a special thank you today, in advance of Thanksgiving, for all of the first responders, police, and medical professionals who will be working on a holiday most of us don't. Every time there's an an emergency on Thanksgiving, there are emergency workers who are spending time with your family, and not theirs, and I'm endlessly grateful for their service.

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A guest post by
Leon Macfayden
PTSD, schizophrenia, and depression nearly broke me. After 20 years, I recovered—and now I share everything I learned to help others survive their darkest days.
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