My 22 Veterans Blog

The Growing Option More Veterans Need To Know About

Studies show that spending time around animals helps to lower blood pressure and increases oxytocin levels. Therapies involving animals also reduce the levels of the stress hormone cortisol. These combined allow for better self-regulation, developing trust when a Veteran may otherwise struggle, and provide the Veteran with feelings of connection. Visit the link to find out why equine therapy is something you might want to consider.

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Are You Depressed Or Does Life Just Suck?

Isolation can take a toll on us once we get out of the military.  We spend years around like minded peers, all focused on the mission, then one day, it’s just gone. To begin the process of finding our way back to the present, we must first understand there is a difference between isolation and solitude; here are four things you can do if you feel isolated.

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