Gaining Clarity and Healing through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Eurydice Stanley
Lieutenant Colonel USAR, Retired.
Eurydice Stanley is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who has faced significant physical and emotional challenges from her military career. Growing up as an Army brat, she later followed in her father’s footsteps, earning an Army ROTC scholarship at Florida A&M University and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant. Her career was marked by various traumas, including military sexual trauma (MST), combat stress, and personal losses, which left her battling PTSD and its debilitating effects.
Cognitive Clarity
HBOT helped Eurydice regain her mental sharpness and clarity. She noted improvements in her ability to focus, process thoughts, and write—a critical aspect of her life as a writer. The therapy allowed her to think and express herself without being influenced by external opinions or trauma.
Emotional Stability
The therapy provided a sense of calmness and emotional regulation, enabling Eurydice to handle stressful situations more effectively. She described how this newfound stability brought peace to her daily life, even in moments that would have previously overwhelmed her.
Healing from Trauma
HBOT addressed not only the cognitive effects of PTSD but also contributed to emotional healing. Eurydice expressed gratitude for the therapy’s ability to revitalize her brain and help her heart heal from years of accumulated grief and trauma.
Inspiration and Advocacy
The transformative impact of HBOT has inspired Eurydice to advocate for its accessibility, particularly for veterans. She emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness about HBOT’s benefits and ensuring veterans are informed about the resources available to them.
Eurydice Stanley’s journey with hyperbaric oxygen therapy illustrates its profound potential to heal both the mind and heart. By addressing the cognitive, emotional, and physical tolls of her military service and personal losses, HBOT has empowered her to reclaim her life and advocate for others to do the same.