The Psychological Effects Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Twenty veterans a day take their own lives in this nation. Suicide among military veterans is a tragic epidemic in our country. Out of every 100,00 veterans, 3.53% commit suicide; however, for every 100,000 civilian adults only 1.52% take that same drastic action (Thompson). A man by the name of Peter Kaisen from Islip, NY was denied treatment at the Northport VA for mental health issues. He was upset that he was turned away for treatment so he went directly to his car outside the VA and shot himself in the head (Rebelo). Multiple tales such as this graphic suicide are happening across the country. I felt this shockwave when my close friend and team leader, Corporal Christopher J Carter took his own life by crashing and burning alive in his car. His suicide was another demonstration of failing to receive the proper treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A veteran commits suicide every 72 minutes, this is a problem fueled by the incompetence and difficulty of receiving treatment by the Veterans Health Affairs, a negative stigma that causes veterans to suffer silently from their mental issues, as well as a failed preventative approach on stopping destructive behavior before it’s too late.

Morris states that the worst things in the world enter the brain in an instant, though it may take the rest of someone’s life to understand what they saw (Morris 45). Monjaraz says that he saw brutal things and did not get affected by it until the night time came around. He cried in his sleep, made groaning noises, mumbled things and had night sweats (Monjaraz). Morris states that fundamentally, we do not know why some people are damaged by terror and some are not. He adds that according to the Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry, the

The harmful effects of being exposed to combat is one of the reasons why Veterans start to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and are unable to get back to their everyday lives. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is known to be very usual amongst veterans in combat. Aggressive or violent behavior in individuals with PTSD is the beginning of many marital problems and the effects of PTSD on relationship functioning include emotional detachment, decreased expressiveness, increased aggressive behavior, or violence. Further research is needed to detect features that set apart violent veterans with PTSD against violent veterans that do not have PTSD so that we can better grasp the possible distinctive approaches and signs for

Post traumatic stress disorder is a psychological disorder in which the survivors of a traumatic incident or experience. Examples of this could include but are not limited to death, rape, survivors of a terrorist attack, or soldiers at war. Survivors of these incidents have a series of various symptoms (Wangelin, & Tuerk, 2014). These symptoms include, but are not limited to, irritating flashbacks, nightmares, angry outbursts, and trouble sleeping (Wangelin,, 2014). These symptoms seem to be prevalent in soldiers coming back from war and may negatively effect their personal and social lives. They are affected easily because of the trauma faced in their day to day lives. According to Wangelin (2014), between 8 and 20 percent of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced some form of PTSD . This number comes out to between 192,000 and 480,000 soldiers. This paper will explain Post Traumatic stress disorder, its causes, and the effects it has on the soldiers life and their families. Also, gender differences and treatment will be taken into consideration.

My presentation was on the psychological condition (PTSD) Posttraumatic stress disorder deals with an extreme reaction to highly stressful events. I went into detail about the many effects that have on the individual such things as muscle tension and anxiety will occur for that persons. In my presentation, I talked about the military aspect and how a lot of people that served in the war were highly affected by PTSD. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) I a great tool for counselors to for PTSD because it gives the client a chance to work on the sequence of phases, such as eye movements to help the client process unresolved remembrances from hostile experiences. The therapy that will assist in individuals with PTSD is Cognitive

In this paper we will take a look at posttraumatic stress disorder (from here on referred to as PTSD) in adults, aged 18 years and older, who have been victimized by sexual abuse as a child. In every case of childhood sexual abuse there are always lingering effects from the trauma. While some victims have a positive network and receive the help needed to cope with traumatic events such as this, others are left to suffer in silence, which in turn causes a variety of long term crisis’s. One such issue that may arise in the area of psychiatric health is posttraumatic stress disorder. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, generally coincides with two emotions, guilt and shame, expressed by the

With the ever growing epidemic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and extended and more frequent deployments, the supportive approach is not only utilized, but is essential. The average deployment for the Army is 12 months deployed, followed by 12 months at home station, quite an extended separation from family. Reports have also shown that 5.5% of the population has been diagnosed with PTSD, whereas 13.2% have been identified within operational military units that have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan (Crum-Cianflone, Frasco, Armenta, Phillips, Horton, Ryan, Leardmann, 2015). These numbers emphasize the importance of leaders within the military to utilize the supportive approach to provide for their follower’s well being and assist

The Things They Carried, is about soldiers in the middle of the Vietnam War just trying to survive. These soldiers carried many things ranging from the physical items of war to the emotional and mental stress that comes along with the terrifying events of war. “They carried all they could bear, and then some, including a silent awe for the terrible power of the things they carried.”(O’Brien 7) I believe that O’brien gives detailed examples of PTSD, even in his own life.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a serious condition and one that is challenging in terms of identifying the disorder and effectively coping with this disorder.

A study by Possemato, K., Pratt, A., Barrie, K., & Ouimette, P (2015) that showed how PTSD affects returning veterans and the individuals in contact with them by using a method of a longitudinal study examining daily fluctuations in PTSD and alcohol use among OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom)/OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) combat veterans recruited from VA primary care Inclusion criteria consisted of combat during an OEF/OIF deployment, hazardous alcohol use and symptoms of combat-related PTSD, defined as functional impairment associated with at least one Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM–IV) reexperiencing symptom, plus three avoidance or two arousal symptoms measured by a clinical interview The sample (N 137) comprised both men (88%, n 120) and women (12%, n 17), with a mean age of 30 (SD 7.2). Most self-identified as White (81.8%, n 112) and reported having at least some college education (70%, n 96). About half of the participants were employed (53%, n 73), and the estimated average annual income was $41,642 (SD 26,507). More than half of participants indicated they were married or living with a significant other (59%, n 81). Half (n 69) of participants reported having at least one child.

It is also known that “emotional baggage” can be carried far-past the career of first response personnel, some may fall victim quickly where others may show latent signs of suicidal tendencies or worse yet, become a public danger later in life. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), diagnosed in first response personnel, is growing out of control (Reagan, 2015). The sad cost of losing even one person during or post-disaster is life altering, regardless if it is a disaster victim or a first responder, and it reflects poorly on supervisors and those ultimately in charge. First response personnel should save lives, not lose them or fall victim to the disaster itself.

Post-Traumatic stress disorder has affected humans probably as long as we have had a higher consciousness, but it is only recently that researchers, medical professionals and psychotherapists have had much understanding into its nature and treatment. Although this disorder may be easy to describe, the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder negatively affect a person’s mental health, physical health, work and relationships. Seventy percent of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives. Up to twenty percent can develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, estimated eight percent of Americans have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Tull).

Ever wondered how it feels to suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD)? PTSD has a psychological effect on anyone who has been through a traumatic event. The psychological effects include, anxiety, depression, and sleeping disorder.

Bang, boom, shreek, that sound of gunshots rock and ding your ears. Most people that come home from wars have PTSD from what they have seen. PTSD is very common for most people especially veterans. Most people who have PTSD recover but when they have it is their worst nightmare because that’s what it is. There is many ways to get PTSD. PTSD can be permanent if you don’t get help. Do some people not know they have PTSD