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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Fireworks Don’t Mix

By John McCormack, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Albuquerque Homes Realty 16572

July 03, 2015 09:44 AM

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Fireworks Don’t Mix

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Fireworks Don’t Mix

With the Fourth of July celebrations taking place we need to remember that Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and fireworks don’t mix. Now is a great time to check with your neighbors to see if they suffer from PTSD and show your appreciation for their service to America by not using fireworks.

Fact is the sight and sounds of fireworks going off can often times induce flashbacks and or anxiety attacks for many Veterans suffering from PTSD. For family members and friends of Vets dealing with PTSD it is smart to have a plan in the event fireworks set off unusual behavior.

Respect our Vets and remember Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Fireworks Don’t Mix!

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Fireworks Don’t Mix, Fourth of July, John McCormack, Debbie McCormack, Albuquerque Homes Realty

We at Albuquerque Homes Realty wish each of you a very happy and safe Fourth of July weekend. May God continue to Bless America.

John & Debbie H McCormack

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Fireworks Don’t Mix

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Linda Metallo DiBenardo

RE/MAX Impact, Lockport, Illinois - Lockport, IL

I never thought about it before. It's good you are helping to get the word out.

Jul 04, 2015 01:47 AM

Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Fred Hernden, CMI

Superior Home Inspections - Greater Albuquerque Area - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque area Master Inspector

Holy Cow, you are right! I can't imagine what that must be like... I am a veteran from back in the Vietnam era so I am sympathetic.

Jul 04, 2015 02:26 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

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Definitely something we all should be aware of, John McCormack ... and be respectful of too. The thought of this might not have occurred to many .. so thanks in sharing this ...

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WELL DONE!

Gene

Jul 04, 2015 02:59 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Carpinteria, CA
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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You make absolute sense, we have to remember, just like you suggested.

Make it a great weekend!

Jul 04, 2015 03:57 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

John McCormack I always connected fireworks with celebration - did not know it can be a concern for people with PTSD...

Jul 04, 2015 04:04 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

John- what an excellent reminder for all of us. We are careful about our pets during fireworks but this makes so much sense. We must be aware of our wounded veterans who may suffer PTSD.

Jul 04, 2015 06:33 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Stefan Winter

Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV

Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Great post, never thought of this before, I also never set off fireworks either. Have a great 4th of July weekend!

Jul 04, 2015 06:39 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

You have sent out a very important message. It's a good one.

I'm stopping by to wish you a Happy 4th of July.

Jul 04, 2015 08:32 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Perfect timing with this subject. I can hear fireworks all around me right now.

Jul 04, 2015 01:03 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

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As we watched both Rio Rancho and Albuquerque NM City fireworks from the backyard we could still hear the loud booms. The neighbor kids were shooting off some big "illegal" sounding fireworks.

Debbie looked at me and stated, "see tell me that doesn't do a number on Vets with PTSD". She's right it could and probably would throw many into a negative flashback, anxiety attack or worse a violent rage. Personally we respect the Veterans of this great land too much to do anything that might set them back in their battle with PTSD.

Thank you for remembering the American soldier's who now live with negative side effects from their time of duty.

Jul 05, 2015 02:08 PM

Marco Giancola

Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL

Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Hi John this is a very serious thing to deal with no doubt. My dogs have never been in battle but sure had PTSD Saturday night!

Jul 06, 2015 12:08 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Good post. I was thinking the same thing on the 4th of July. I felt my community took it to the extreme and just listening to the sounds made me shudder because it took me back to experiencing my own spouses flashbacks after he got out of the war. Only back then, PTSD wasn't even a word - just a realy and very scary experience.

Jul 06, 2015 12:09 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is a very good reminder that fireworks may be very disturbing for some individuals.

Jul 06, 2015 01:26 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Janet Brooks

Brooks & Associates - Kansas City North, MO

Integrity and Excellence in Life & Real Estate

My son has severe PTSD. He went straight from boot camp to the base of the mountain in Afghanistan... totally unprepared for what he would see and be required to do. Thank you for this post!

Jul 06, 2015 02:30 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John and Debbie,

I had not thought of that, but you both make an excellent point on the subect. I don't think people are aware of all the circumstances of their decisions. A

Jul 06, 2015 02:36 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

John, this is so important - and something most people don't think about. Same with dogs. Willie didn't care for them one bit, and he doesn't even have PTSD!

Jul 06, 2015 09:19 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi John,

You are so right..I never considered PTSD...great point to make for us all to be more aware..thanks for the heads up!

Jul 07, 2015 12:11 PM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND
Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I live near a Vet's hospital and I think of this all the time. I worked with Nuke weapons and I was told I would never live to hear the sound John McCormack! Now that is stress...

Jul 17, 2015 03:44 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

John

I missed this post . . . . You are right point with your post. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Fireworks . . . don't mix well.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jul 19, 2015 03:23 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

What a GREAT post John McCormack I hope I can remember to repost it next June in time for the 2016 4th of July.

Jul 23, 2015 12:02 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque, NM

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