A FORMER soldier suffering from PTSD took his own life two weeks after he was dropped from receiving support for his mental health, an inquest heard.

Mark Blamire, of Frizington, had found readjusting to civilian life difficult after leaving the army, the hearing was told.

It was said the 32-year-old had battled with personal struggles and had a history of petty crime - and had issues with authority.

Two weeks before his death he had been dropped from the Crisis team because he was not engaging with them, and not taking his medication enough because he did not like the side effects, the court heard.

He had a history of using drugs and alcohol, the inquest was told.

He died on March 9 2021 at home on Lindow Street.

A coroner concluded he intended to take his own life.

Dr Nicholas Shaw, who led the proceedings, heard from DI Bookers of Cumbria Police.

He said police were called to the house of Mr Blamire and he and his colleagues inspected the house.

He was found hanged.

Mr Blamire had struggled for a long time with mental health issues.

Christine Rice, part of the Crisis Team who worked with Mr Blamire, said he had received a diagnosis of an acute and transient psychotic disorder.

The two main symptoms of psychosis are hallucinations and delusions.

DI Bookers said police inspected the house after calls of distress and said he found the house to be clean and tidy.

In Mr Blamire's drawer he found prescribed medication for his disorder and a portion of cannabis, among other miscellaneous medication.

A post-mortem examination found no traces of alcohol in his body and trace amounts of his prescribed medication and cannabis - neither of which were determined to be a major cause in his death.

Call Samaritans on 116 123 if you are struggling and need help