Afghanistan veteran's PTSD is so severe it's triggered by Christmas crackers

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THE family of a soldier with PTSD so severe Christmas crackers can trigger seizures are raising funds for treatment. Father-of-two Neil Edwards, 40, has suffered regular attacks since 2017, after r…

THE family of a soldier with PTSD so severe Christmas crackers can trigger seizures are raising funds for treatment.

His wife Becky Teague-Edwards, 38, believes he may have blast trauma brain injuries and is trying to raise £5,000 for private tests and treatment. Becky, of Braunton, Devon, said: “If he does have a brain injury, the treatment is completely different. He will not be reliant on medication, the seizures could stop and we can start to live a normal family life.

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Bulldog665 poor guy 😔

Well...it sounds a little like breaking bones. My pstssss trigger is blue doors,than i want to paint them red!

No problem as Christmas is cancelled I believe.

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