In a raw and emotional exclusive, the only person to survive the devastating AI-171 flight has broken his silence, revealing the profound psychological toll the tragedy has taken on his mental wellbeing.
The Moment That Changed Everything
"Mentally, I've completely broken down," the survivor confessed during the candid interview, his voice trembling with emotion. The catastrophic aviation incident left him as the sole survivor among all passengers and crew, a burden that continues to haunt his every waking moment.
The Aftermath: Living With Unimaginable Trauma
The survivor described experiencing severe post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and depression since the accident. "Every night, I relive those moments. The sounds, the panic, the realization that I was the only one who made it," he shared, highlighting the invisible scars that remain long after physical wounds have healed.
The Psychological Impact of Survival
Mental health experts emphasize that survivor's guilt coupled with post-traumatic stress disorder can create a complex psychological landscape that requires specialized care and support.
- Survivor's guilt: The overwhelming feeling of why he survived when others didn't
- PTSD symptoms: Flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety attacks
- Social isolation: Difficulty relating to others who haven't experienced similar trauma
- Identity crisis: Struggling with his new identity as "the survivor"
A Call for Better Mental Health Support
The survivor's story underscores the critical need for comprehensive mental health support for disaster survivors. "People see that I'm physically okay, but they don't see the internal collapse," he revealed, pointing to the often overlooked psychological aftermath of such tragedies.
The Long Road to Healing
While the journey toward mental recovery continues, the survivor's courage in speaking out serves as a powerful reminder of the invisible wounds that trauma survivors carry and the importance of mental health awareness in disaster response protocols.
