stress-related and somatoform disorders

The mind is a fortress keeping the living organism stable from psychological stress; however, when overwhelmed, the normal state of consciousness deteriorates causing the mind to endure severe distress. As demonstrated in various psychology experiments such as the Stanford Prison Experiment, enduring such distress can dissect the mind, causing an individual to hallucinate and even endure physical demands. An unfamiliar tedious journey can invoke psychological stresses worrying about…

In Yusef Komunyakaa’s poem “Facing It,” he writes about his poignant experience visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in a way that suggests he is perhaps regretful of his time as a soldier and remorseful as a survivor. Komunyakaa explains to the readers the inner workings of his brain and how permanent war is not only in his mind but in the reality of the death toll. In order to accomplish giving a detailed and understandable explanation to the audience, Komunyakaa uses techniques such as…

Millions of young men have gone through life-altering experiences in their time in World War I. In Erich Maria Remarque’s novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, Paul Bäumer, a 19-year-old German soldier, narrates his personal memoirs of this war. As he is forced to mature from a young boy to an experienced warrior in order to survive, Paul is left permanently scarred from the throes of war and his attitude towards life is forever changed. Paul is used as an example for all of the young soldiers…

Worthy or a waste of space? One may ask themselves, “What qualities make up a worthy person?” A worthy person is defined as having adequate or great merit, character, or value; a person worthy to lead (Dictionary.com). In the book The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien writes of many soldiers, Lt. Jimmy Cross, and how they live their lives through the Vietnam War. Lieutenant Cross is one of the most responsible characters in the book, this is an example of a worthy or lasting human. A waste of…

always come back to the same dark place: afraid, armed, angry, and waiting. This story has two main takeaways from it. The first is PTSD awareness, as the main character’s struggles mostly stem from his inability to properly handle his own mental disorder, making us aware of the vicious cycle that PTSD can be and how it can affect our minds. The second is a warning to the readers: if you do not properly deal with your past, it will follow you and affect you for the rest of your life. We are to…

Everyone has likely heard the excuses such as “seat belts are just so uncomfortable” or “I am only going around the corner,” but seatbelts can potentially mean the difference between life and death. Many people are severely injured in vehicle accidents in their lifetime, and a good portion of these injuries may have been prevented if only the driver is wearing a seatbelt. Vehicle accidents can be life­threatening, and they often have a massive impact on the family and friends of those involved…

Satire: Bowe Bergdahl’s Happy Ending? In June 2009, Bowe Bergdahl endangered fellow soldiers when he decided to “…[walk] away from his base in Afghanistan…”. Because he was missing from his assigned base, Bergdahl was held responsible for the injuries few soldiers endured while specifically searching for him. According to The Washington Post, Bergdahl was found “…after spending five years in militant captivity” in May 2014. In exchange for his return to U.S soil, Bergdahl was released on the…

"Expressive Writing: Why You Should Start Tomorrow Morning?" Emotional collapse has led to many ailments in recent times and there is no denying the fact that modern day individuals face wide array of pressures. These pressures are accepted by some, while some just succumb to it and end their lives. This is most unfortunate situation yet cannot be avoided in order to survive in this menacing world. Researchers have come out with means to solve such traumatic enigmas in the head through writing…

PTSD is one of the common mental disorder that prevails among the veterans. In order to coalesce with life after their services governmental organizations should put emphasis on the mental disorders that effect veterans. Governments should establish counseling centers and psychiatric hospitals so that the veterans have various medical options to cure their mental disorders. Furthermore, pragmatically it is often very difficult to establish veteran hospitals…

Question 4: Chapter 1 “Overview of Crisis Intervention”, page 14 Everyone experiences trauma differently which can cause a spectrum of reactions to traumatic events. (For each case study, please classify which type of response is experienced: behavioral, physical, spiritual, emotional, or cognitive, response). A Recently, Jillian returned from a long weekend trip with her college friends. When she arrived home, she noticed that the door to her apartment was slightly cracked open. She knew…