PTSD Vet Get Help from Service Dog

PTSD Vet Get Help from Service Dog
By Madelyn Jarrett
Story Published: Aug 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM MDT

Story Updated: Aug 22, 2008 at 11:32 PM MDT


BILLINGS - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can cause life-long struggles with depression and flash-backs. Christina Avey was unsure when someone recommended she get a service dog. Making a mistake many do by thinking the animals only assist people with physical disabilities. But Christina is now very emotional about the way her new dog Zeus has changed her life.

Christina Avey is an army veteran. She served from 1980 to 1986 and again in 1997. Christina no longer talks about the trauma that caused her Post Traumatic stress Disorder, but she lives with the consequences every day. She says since her diagnosis 11 years ago life has changed dramatically. "It's destroyed my life." says Avey. She says because of PTSD, she has trouble dealing with society in general and suffers from depression, nightmares and flashbacks. Now, 11 years later, Avey finally feels like she has hope.
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