Former Scottish soldier tells how acting saved his life after PTSD diagnosis
Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.A former King’s Park soldier, whose mental health was permanently scarred by the horrors of war, has made peace with himself thanks to his ability to become someone else through acting.Scott Ferguson, whose on-screen name is Scott Collins, admits he was at rock bottom as he battled the torment of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following deployment in Iraq.His tank came under enemy fire in March 2003 when it was hit with 70 rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).Miraculously, gunner Scott and his driver and operator escaped injury – saved from the highly explosive warheads by the armour of the tank in which they were travelling.Two fellow soldiers and friends whose