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    however like many other veterans, his military experience has impacted his new civilian life due to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. It is paramount that a proper system concerning military veterans of the United States is established for the process of re-acclimating soldiers back to a civilian lifestyle. Within the current system and process that is being used, veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are discharged without the support and guidance they need to efficiently return to the

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    everybody possesses. Even the most skilled soldiers can have psychological problems when returning from deployment. They go through extremely stressful situations that affect their mental health in many ways. This causes many of them to have post traumatic stress disorder which can lead to things like suicide. Experiences they encountered while being deployed determines the severity of the disorder. These experiences can range from getting shot at to not having trust in the system. When people hear

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    little time. However, a small but noteworthy number go on to develop more serious, chronic problems, like PTSD.”(PTSD: National Center for PTSD) When one has the opportunity to erase certain memories it can be something one might look into. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be life changing for one, therefore there are people who look for ways in which to erase bad memories but don’t know the consequences from the decision. Most people who suffer from PTSD are usually Veterans and people who experienced

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    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, is a serious and sometimes terrifying condition that affects a small amount of people, but in a significantly large way. Those living with PTSD struggle daily to find peace within themselves to be able to heal properly and live a life as normal as possible. Holden Caulfield, from the novel Catcher in the Rye, is an instance of a teenager suffering with PTSD, trying to find his way out of the dark and into happiness. PTSD is a serious condition caused by severe

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    Based on the video, the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is high within the contemporary society, especially amongst individuals who have spent years serving in the United States Armed Forces. I found the video to be highly emotional due to the difficulties that are experienced by soldiers or veterans on a daily basis from the effects of PTSD. Furthermore, the video seems to show the reality behind PTSD as individuals suffer from episodes of anxiety, depressive thoughts, constant fear

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    Dealing with PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, otherwise known as PTSD, is a deadly condition in which a person’s brain cannot function properly after a traumatic event occurs. There are many unforgettable events that can start this long road of pain and confusion that sometime never ends. When terrorists bombed the Twin Towers on 9/11, this affected a ton of people. It left many shocked and horrified, not knowing what to do. Sometimes there will even be homeless veterans on the streets wandering

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    working with soldiers and veterans with similar conditions. I found out my conditions were heightened as a result of me being deployed to a combat zone. A while back, it was called “shell shocked”. Today it 's formally referred to as “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD”. My wife communticated my conditions to my superior officers and I was ordered to undergo treatment. As much as I hated it during that time, I realize I wouldn 't be here today without it. It truly sparked the onset of

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    What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder, also commonly known has PTSD, can occur when someone witness something traumatic event, can only be diagnosed after 6 months after the event. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder causes a chemical change in the brain. Who can be affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Anyone including children. Soldiers are affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Soldiers are more affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, according to The

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    According to the Mayo-Clinic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD is defined as “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that 's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2014). Post Traumatic Stress disorder can prevent one from living a normal, healthy life. In 2014, Chris Kyle played

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    System to Post Traumatic Stress disorder Patient in U. S. Debora Anderson Augusta Technical College Running head: SUPPORT SYSTEM TO POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PATIENT IN U. S. Debora Anderson Support System to Post Traumatic Stress disorder Patients in America Post-traumatic stress syndrome is an anxiety disorder that differs from other disorders due to its origin, or traumatic event. The severity, duration, and proximity to the event are some risk factors of the disorder. Post-traumatic

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