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Earlier today, my mom shared this picture on Facebook which was originally posted on the Military with PTSD Facebook page. Of course, my family knows about and understands the issues I have around this holiday. Not only is it the loud noises of the fireworks but also the smell of the black powder can trigger me. I'm okay as long as I know I'm somewhere that fireworks are being used and where they are being launched from. It's when I don't know, that I have issues.
So here is my question to the RP community. What are some ways you are able to continue to enjoy the holiday weekend with your friends and family while dealing with reactions we might face because of the fireworks.
So here is my question to the RP community. What are some ways you are able to continue to enjoy the holiday weekend with your friends and family while dealing with reactions we might face because of the fireworks.
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 21
This is his problem, and nobody else's. While it would be fine for him to ask his neighbors to keep the fireworks to a minimum, the act of posting a sign and using his military affiliation and subsequent ailments as a means to guilt the community at large is unacceptable.
If he's got a trigger that's set off by fireworks, a set of noise-canceling headphones would be a sound investment.
If he's got a trigger that's set off by fireworks, a set of noise-canceling headphones would be a sound investment.
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Capt Seid Waddell
SGT Darryl Allen, agreed. I think he will only make his neighbors think of him as the screwy unstable neighbor that must be avoided. Those headphones are a great idea.
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TSgt Joshua Copeland, in my opinion, I feel like posting a sign, such as the example you shared, is going a little too far. To me, it almost mimics a threat or a challenge, almost certain to draw incoming (fireworks). I retired on disability from local government due to my service connected PTSD and COPD, I know full well that fireworks can be a trigger for me, but I don't post signs in my yard, daring someone to let off fireworks in my area. Effectively, the sign is a dare to pranksters. Fortunately, there are only seven homes on my street, everyone knows my condition with PTSD and they all give me a heads-up if they are going to let off fireworks or anything else that may disturb me, allowing me time to leave or be prepared for the unexpected loud pops and bangs. This was accomplished by getting to know my neighbors, explaining PTSD to them and they all offered to give me the warning. A win-win, for me and my neighbors, and no threatening signs.
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If on his private property sure it is OK. If in the public park or others property no. I don't know if I would post, I would just find some classical music to enjoy or something else to do that largely dominants my hearing during this evening.
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