Learn how adaptive scuba helped veteran with PTSD

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Meet Mike Fowler, a veteran who faced the battle of reconciling his military experiences with civilian life while managing the weight of PTSD. Scuba diving became his escape—a place of peace and healing beneath the waves.
After watching Adapting to Dive, Mike’s life took a transformative turn. He found not only a renewed purpose but also a powerful way to use his unique skill set to help others as an Adaptive Dive Buddy.
Dive into Mike’s inspiring journey of resilience, connection, and healing, and discover how scuba therapy is changing lives for veterans and individuals with disabilities worldwide.
#veteran #ptsd #scuba #supportdiver #disabilities
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The Mammalian Dive Response is a physiological adaptation that triggers when the body perceives itself as being submerged underwater. This response includes various changes in heart rate, blood flow, and pressure, which ultimately promote a state of deep relaxation and recovery.
 

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