After leaving the Navy, I was doing cocaine, popping pills, and drinking over a fifth of vodka a day. Then, I had a 'death experience' that changed everything

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Two photos of Shawn Ryan during his time as a Navy SEAL.
Courtesy of Shawn Ryan
Shawn Ryan was a Navy SEAL for nearly six years, then joined the CIA.
During these high-stress jobs, he was in a nearly constant fight-or-flight mode.
After he left, he struggled to adapt to a normal life. He…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-10 10:11:01.
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