Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran James Phelps. It was 8 years ago when James had his first panic attack. He thought it was a heart attack. That’s when he was diagnosed with PTSD. Shortly after, James lost a friend to suicide and that’s when James said “the bottom fell out”. He was having nightmares, panic attacks, and memory loss. He started seeing a counselor, and eventually completed two inpatient stays at a psychiatric fracility. Thanks to the Wounded Warrior Program and team sports like wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and seated volleyball, James continues to heal. Now, he is intentional about telling his story to help other Veteran. Thank you James for telling your story and THANK YOU for your service.
