Ptsd Effects On Soldiers

A man, which fights for his country by risking his life, who face danger and adversity, are known as heroes. Our fellow soldiers, who protect our country by going to war against terrorist not letting them take over. We never seen to talk about what they see, what they do, and how it effects them. Although, we don’t realized the trauma they suffer and starts developing into a post traumatic Disorder till this day. ”PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) develops from physically and mentally traumatic events that happens through their tragic life. Soldiers that survived and return home, their pain and suffer would not end. Is been known that soldiers that almost 30 percent develop PTSD from 3 to 4 months being on home. For example, soldiers witness people dying everyday causing them to have nightmares As soon as they go to war, they know they are facing danger, torture, trauma, and stress.

A Group Therapy is where a group of people that have been through a similar situation would meet up. They would talk about their terrific experience. By letting people know what they have experience, it helps the soldiers feel better. While listening to other peoples struggle, and situation, they can help them feel that they are not alone. Also, soldiers would learn how to control their thoughts by making positive changes in their life.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy is another therapy that would help recover from any trauma. “CBT (cognitive Behavioral Therapy) could be very helpful tool in treating mental disorders or illness, such as anxiety or depression. For example, soldiers might constantly day dream about traumatic events. They might blame themselves saying “It is all my fault” or “I should have known” While they may feel guilty and shame from something that was not their fault. The therapy would help soldier look back through their memories in a healthier