Post Traumatic Stress Among Soldiers
Title:
Post Traumatic Stress Among Soldiers
Word Count:
582
Summary:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is prevalent among combat soldiers especially in war torn place
Keywords:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, Fatigue, Depression, Headaches
Article Body:
The Brave, The Few and The Proud...
The Vietnam War is one part of our dark history, an infamous conflict during the early
It was a very costly war for the U.S but the main casualties are the Vietnam veterans
Trauma
occurs when a person had experienced, witnessed or confronted such a terrible
Symptoms of PTSD include:
1.
Flashbacks
2.
A sense of numbness
3.
Detachment
4.
Avoidance of situations/activities reminiscent of the trauma
5.
Sleep disturbances
6.
Nightmares
7.
Marital and Parental difficulties
8.
Emotional instability
In PTSD, there is a state of enhanced startle reaction and insomnia. Depression and an
The consequences of PTSD are the following:
1.
Psychological ˘ aside from depression, it also includes panic attacks, social anxiety,
2.
Social outcomes ˘ low self-esteem, alcohol and substance use, employment problems, tro
3.
Self-destructive behaviors- such as substance use, risky sexual behavior, self-injury
4.
Physiological outcomes- physical complaints like headaches, digestive problems, chest
Anyone who has a prolonged exposure to severe traumatic experience is likely to have s
Treatments for PTSD
The first step in getting treatment is getting a proper diagnosis and then treatment. This may
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Psychotherapy ˘ treatment often takes longer and progresses more slowly than with othe
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Medications ˘ anti-depressants to calm anxiety and stabilize mood.
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Other Forms - There is also Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) thera
One thing is for sure when being emotionally detached after a trauma is not a healthy
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Post Traumatic Stress Among Soldiers
Word Count:
582
Summary:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is prevalent among combat soldiers especially in war torn place
Keywords:
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma, Fatigue, Depression, Headaches
Article Body:
The Brave, The Few and The Proud...
The Vietnam War is one part of our dark history, an infamous conflict during the early
It was a very costly war for the U.S but the main casualties are the Vietnam veterans
Trauma
occurs when a person had experienced, witnessed or confronted such a terrible
Symptoms of PTSD include:
1.
Flashbacks
2.
A sense of numbness
3.
Detachment
4.
Avoidance of situations/activities reminiscent of the trauma
5.
Sleep disturbances
6.
Nightmares
7.
Marital and Parental difficulties
8.
Emotional instability
In PTSD, there is a state of enhanced startle reaction and insomnia. Depression and an
The consequences of PTSD are the following:
1.
Psychological ˘ aside from depression, it also includes panic attacks, social anxiety,
2.
Social outcomes ˘ low self-esteem, alcohol and substance use, employment problems, tro
3.
Self-destructive behaviors- such as substance use, risky sexual behavior, self-injury
4.
Physiological outcomes- physical complaints like headaches, digestive problems, chest
Anyone who has a prolonged exposure to severe traumatic experience is likely to have s
Treatments for PTSD
The first step in getting treatment is getting a proper diagnosis and then treatment. This may
l
Psychotherapy ˘ treatment often takes longer and progresses more slowly than with othe
l
Medications ˘ anti-depressants to calm anxiety and stabilize mood.
l
Other Forms - There is also Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) thera
One thing is for sure when being emotionally detached after a trauma is not a healthy
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