Military personnel

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder that affects people who have gone through a major traumatic event. At one time, a condition known as "Shell Shock" was common among men and women who had been through battle. This condition was also known as battle fatigue. These individuals experienced flashbacks of battle. There are many ways to help overcome this disorder; I believe that the best way is to get treatment through therapy. Soldiers returning home from war are most likely not…

“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.” -Dan Lipinski `With so much business in life these days, it is common to forget that our own everyday life is much different than that of those out fighting for our country. We often forget that not everyone in this country gets to see their families everyday and that…

sisters, and children. They are our friends, neighbors, teachers, and people we see on the street every day. What is it that makes veterans different then people who are not veterans? The difference is that they give up their regular life and join the military in order to fight wars or help to maintain peace. They are willing to risk their lives and leave their families behind in order to protect our way of life and freedom. Each time our nation has been threatened by enemies, these brave men…

“The Sniper” Analysis War can change the history of a country in a single day. The story attempts to portray this topic by informing the readers of one of the many events that can happen in the day to day life of a soldier. The soldiers are affected mentally, as much as they are physically, if they survive to make it home. As we see, Liam O’Flaherty’s character almost does not survive. The author, Liam O’Flaherty was born in Inishmore, Ireland which most likely led to him choosing to…

PTSD is one of the most horrific disorders known to man. PTSD is a mental disorder that affects people that have been through a traumatic experience in their lives. It is very common with veterans. Around 30% of all veterans that have been exposed to combat will suffer from PTSD. Since the government is so willing to send soldiers to war, they should also be willing to take care of the ones that get PTSD. The normal suicide rate for males in the United States is 19.4 per 100,000. For veterans,…

Thousands of veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, also called PTSD. Many of them have committed suicide from the pain of the disorder but many are also alive fighting through it. As a PTSD poster states “Having PTSD does not mean you are broken. It merely means you were put to the test and didn’t fall apart”. Studies show that only about half of the veterans who need mental health care seek treatment, some people get treatment from getting prescribed medicine, support animals or…

David Finkel’s Thank You For Your Service begins with Adam Schumann’s narration about the war and the mental illnesses he acquired as a result, however many other veterans have similar mental illnesses due to war. The mental illnesses of war veterans existed before Adam Schumann, but Schumann and other veterans felt ashamed to admit the troubles, the dreams, and the horrors they faced. Once statistician’s gathered the increasing war veteran suicide rate statistics, the general public recognized…

were the most talkative were quite today. While the ones who are shy did speak. Key issues that many of the vets had in common had to do with trust issues. Couple of the vets after their service could not separate the two worlds (civilian life vs. military life) because their minds…

Sympathy is usually the first reaction from family members when a traumatic event happens to a loved one. It is ok to feel sorry for them and express sympathy towards them. It can be helpful to be supportive and to sympathize with the one who has experienced a traumatic event. It helps the loved one to feel that their family is there for them, especially right after the event (PTSD: National Center). There are several resources for families of veterans who are wounded, ill, or injured. They can…

As wars are waged now and in the past, there are soldiers and veterans who have suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The prevalence and diagnosis of PTSD in combat veterans have risen significantly over the years. PTSD is a debilitating condition whereby the effects of anxiety, fearfulness and loss of functionality are felt not only through the sufferer but by those closest to them. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is one form of treatment used in helping reduce the symptoms in…