Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Has been rising in soldiers since the Vietnam War
Reaching Out For Help
''PTSD patients will some times reach out for help, but some patients don't realize they have the disorder until they get a psychological evaluation from a doctor" (Fishkoff).
Death
" More than 8 out of 100 soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan have been diagnosed with disorder and 2 out of the 8 have died due to the disorder" (Policy).
Cause of PTSD
“First a person must have experienced a traumatic event that is outside the realm of normal human experience, one described as markedly to anyone” (Fishkoff).
What is PTSD
“PTSD once called shell shock or battle fatigue syndrome, is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying ordeal that cause intense fear” (Post).
Reach Out and Help PTSD Patients!
Yoav's Experience
“I know when it’s coming on Yoav says I shut myself in the house and turn the music up to drown out the sound of airplanes” (Fishkoff).
Symptoms of PTSD
“Most people who experience a traumatic event will have reactions that may include shock, anger, nervousness, fear, even guilt. (“Post”).