Christy Warren: Retired Firefighter Captain on PTSD and the "Loss" of an Identity

Change in Motion

Christy Warren served as a firefighter for 25 years until the moment that the trauma she witnessed over the course of her career became unbearable. Having been neglected as a child, Christy was always self-reliant. Keeping a clear mind during intense emergencies came naturally to her. When she would respond to a horrific accident, she would “close the lid” on the experience…until it all came out and she was diagnosed with PTSD.

By leaving her career behind, she was able to breathe again but was now faced with a loss of her identity. This is Christy’s story of how fighting her way through flames left her burnt out and her journey of discovering the true value behind being a human.

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Buy Christy’s memoir “Flash Point: A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD” on Amazon (UK), Amazon (USA) and Barnes & Noble (USA).
Christy's Podcast:
Firefighter Deconstructed (Apple / Spotify)
Christy's social media:
Instagram
X (Twitter)

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The IAFF has compiled a list of signs of PTSD in firefighters, which you can view here.

If you suspect that you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, please seek help. Here are some websites, you might want to have a look at:

PTSD Alliance
ADAA
PTSD UK
Mind