Before lighting up the sky, think of our veterans with PTSD

Before lighting up the sky, think of our veterans with PTSD
Renae Skinner/KOAA
and last updated 2021-07-04 15:45:27-04
COLORADO SPRINGS — While fireworks can be something fun for families, they're not enjoyed by all. For some veterans, the 4Th of July cause agony and stress.
Military veterans with PTSD, can struggle with the loud booms and lights of a firework show. These noises can even bring them back to the battlefield.
"In severe case they'll hit the deck like they're back in Vietnam or the Gulf," explained Dr. Carl Folkner, a Veteran and Research Psychologist. Dr. Folkner explained to our news partner in Montana, what can often happen when a veteran is triggered by sights and sounds.

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