Simon, UK Veteran,

“I joined the Royal Marines when I was just 18. I had a great career and travelled all over the world — and rugby (my first love) still played a big part in my life. I left the Royal Marines in 2010 as a Colour Sergeant after serving 22 years.”

“I've had nightmares and bad thoughts since Iraq, in 2003. I didn't deal with my issues then, and after my Afghan tour I had more problems. I lost friends both directly and indirectly due to operations in Afghan — then, over the years, many of my mates took their own lives. I just bottled things up and didn't talk about it.”

“Then — when the Queen died, it triggered off a few things from my past. A colleague, also a former Royal Marine, recommended PTSD Resolution.”

“The treatment was great and I really felt at ease with the therapist. I'm in a good place now, although I still get some thoughts of the past — but I feel I can deal with them. I'm working in HM Prison Service — still involved in rugby by running the prison team!”

“If you're suffering with any of these issues, get help as soon as you can. Don't think it's weak or unmanly to get help. Don't bottle things up. I did that for years... but the minute I approached PTSD Resolution I felt at ease. I should have done it years ago.”