PTSD on Veterans vs Civilians
The National Center for PTSD claims that 7% of veterans are bound to develop PTSD at some point in their lives which also explains why the number of veterans has an increased chance to develop PTSD more than general public. PTSD, is a mental health condition, that can develop after experiencing petrified event, no matter an individual is experiencing it or they are just witnessing it. This can affect a person's daily life by having nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety and even difficulty to sleep. Whilst it is often associated with veterans, PTSD can affect anyone who has gone through some sort of trauma, and trauma can differ an experience that is horrifyingly traumatizing to one person might not be as scary for another person. Some people take longer to realize they have PTSD they could be in the denial or bargaining stage.
o be afraid during or after a harrowing experience can leave its mark on ones memory. We all react to situations the symptoms of PTSD last for a long time like: intrusive memories such as flashbacks and nightmares, avoiding situations that remind them of the trauma, negative thoughts and feelings such as being detached or hopeless.
T The reasons behind PTSD will vary, but they would definitely include a traumatic experience. War, fighting, physical or sexual assault, major accidents, natural disasters, witnessing somebody else’s trauma or even serious illness can cause PTSD although not every person who undergoes trauma will develop PTSD.
In contrast, this is only 6% among the general population. Some military-related causes of PTSD includes: combat exposures, seeing people dying in war or witnessing violence and explosions. The core symptoms of PTSD (intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in thinking and increased arousal) were present in both veterans and non-veterans. Fortunately, PTSD can be treated. Many kinds of therapy and support may be offered via the Veterans Affairs Department (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, or support groups).
Remember too that while more prevalent in veterans than any other group this disorder can result from a traumatic event in any individual.
similar to veterans: Arson cases, assaults or witnessing violent crimes could provide an important pointer towards having post-traumatic stress disorder. Car wrecks or any other serious accidents may be shocking and cause post-traumatic stress disorder. Storms like earthquakes or other natural disasters can result into long term mental effects that threaten life itself.
Being hurt or ignored when you are young leaves an indelible scar that can make you likely to get PTSD later. Things like being really sick or having an operation can also be a bad experience and lead to PTSD. Living with or being in a violent home can be petrfying and have a lasting impact that causing PTSD. The main signs of PTSD are the same for people who are not in the army and people who are, like bad memories, stopping things, bad changes in how you think and feel, and being more alert. But, the details of these signs are not the same for everyone. For example, if you had a car crash, you might see it again in your mind or be scared to drive. Someone hurt by a family member might stay away from certain places or people they know. The good news is that is treatable. There are lots of good ways to help people with PTSD, like CBT and PE, that can help them cope with their signs and get control of their lives again. Even though their pasts are not the same, people in the army and people not in it with PTSD have a lot in common: Bad memories, staying away from things, feeling bad and thinking bad things, and being more alert are things both groups have. For both, PTSD can really get in the way of daily life, affecting friends and work and how you feel. Getting help from people who know a lot about mental health, using ways to help that have proof they work, and being with others who have the same thing can help both groups. Even though the worst signs are the same, there are some big ways they are not: While indivisulals not in the army have higher chance of terrible things like car crashes or hurt at home, people in the army have more chance of bad things like being in battle. What you see in your mind affects the way you feel it will be different if you were hurt by things in the army or at home, however the scarful memory still remains to haunt you nonetheless and the symptoms align.
PTSD was depicted in the TV series "Homeland" through different perspectives of soldiers and civilians like Nicholas Brody and Carrie Mathison respectively. Brody, a war hero suffers from this condition after his traumatizing time at war where he shows signs including nightmares about it happening again or flashbacks so realistic they feel like he's there; violent outbursts when least expected as well as withdrawal from people who care about him most. He also emphasizes on the challenges faced by former soldiers during their reintegration process back home into society compounded by survivor guilt coupled with feelings betrayal. On the other hand, Carrie, who is a CIA operative, suffers from PTSD due to dangerous situations in espionage. Even though both characters show similar PTSD symptoms, the different situations they experienced Brody's exposure to war trauma and Carrie's encounters with terrorism highlight how the type of trauma can affect its effects and how it is displayed in people. At the end of the day trauma is trauma it leaves a person wounded and if we dont meand thoes wounds the tears will be salt to the wond.
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