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Ex-Commando's PTSD Journey: Chaos to Calm
15 Feb
Summary
- Jason Fox left the military due to PTSD, finding reintegration challenging.
- He found the transition to normal life more difficult than military stress.
- Fox co-founded a charity to support veterans and now tours with a show.
Jason Fox, a former Royal Marine Commando and Special Forces sergeant, who left the military in 2012 after a PTSD diagnosis, found returning to civilian life a significant struggle. He described the transition as more challenging than enduring high-stress military situations, impacting his personal life and leading to divorce. Fox highlights that while military training prepares one for danger, readjusting to domestic routines and family life proved exceptionally difficult.
Following his military career, Fox transitioned to television, presenting SAS: Who Dares Wins and other documentaries. He also co-founded the charity Rock2Recovery, dedicated to supporting veterans. Currently, Fox tours the UK with his show 'Embrace the Chaos,' offering insights into his experiences and the challenges of reintegration. His brother, Mathieu, also served in the Marines, and they share a bond forged through shared military service and childhood experiences.
Fox's journey underscores the complex psychological impact of military service and the difficulties veterans face upon returning home. His efforts through charity work and public speaking aim to raise awareness and provide support for those transitioning back to civilian life.
