There exists a lot of criteria that is associated with PTSD, and a brief summary of the DSM-5 states that “exposure from one of the following scenarios” is a source, specifically either “directly experienc[ing] the traumatic event, witness[ing] the traumatic event in person, learn[ing] that the traumatic event occurred to a close family member or close friend,” and finally “experienc[ing] first-hand repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event” (DSM-5). Deadpool fits into this criteria, since he has been subjected to long amounts of combat exposure, killing countless people himself, or seeing his body being dismembered , witnessing the dead bodies of loved ones, and in general having no support system to help him during the aftermath. This state of isolation may allow for the emotional trauma to fester if left unchecked, and it is impossible for Deadpool to not be affected by these situations, since he still possesses emotional qualities. Therefore, it can be inferred that Deadpool also suffers from this affliction, along with the other mental illnesses he
There exists a lot of criteria that is associated with PTSD, and a brief summary of the DSM-5 states that “exposure from one of the following scenarios” is a source, specifically either “directly experienc[ing] the traumatic event, witness[ing] the traumatic event in person, learn[ing] that the traumatic event occurred to a close family member or close friend,” and finally “experienc[ing] first-hand repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic event” (DSM-5). Deadpool fits into this criteria, since he has been subjected to long amounts of combat exposure, killing countless people himself, or seeing his body being dismembered , witnessing the dead bodies of loved ones, and in general having no support system to help him during the aftermath. This state of isolation may allow for the emotional trauma to fester if left unchecked, and it is impossible for Deadpool to not be affected by these situations, since he still possesses emotional qualities. Therefore, it can be inferred that Deadpool also suffers from this affliction, along with the other mental illnesses he