New "best friend" helps wounded warrior

New "best friend" helps wounded warrior
by Christopher Heath - KENS 5

kens5.com

Posted on July 16

Bosley is a 15 month old golden retriever; he is also the new best friend of Army Staff Sergeant Kimberly Ison.

Sergeant Ison suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder that causes the re-experiencing the trauma through flashbacks or nightmares. The Army estimates that 1 in 8 soldiers returning from combat, like Sgt. Ison, suffer from PTSD.

Tours in Serbia and Iraq have left Sgt. Ison with anxiety in large crowds and night terrors that often manifest in the form of sleepwalking.

While Sgt. Ison is still receiving treatment for PTSD, Bosley is now a new part of her daily life. A trained service dog, Bosley can take Sgt. Ison to the nearest exit if she becomes overwhelmed, the dog can also guide her back to bed if she wakes in the middle of night and begins to sleepwalk.
read more here
New best friend helps wounded warrior