What should a leader do if a soidier having PTSD
Yes it is normal for someone with post traumatic stress disorder to feel very frustrated and agitated when they are triggered. PTSD affects everyone differently which may cause mood swings and personality disorders.
Some of the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder are have upsetting thoughts and memories about your traumatic event. Avoidance of those thoughts and feelings. Also having a difficult time sleeping or bursts of anger.
put the person on leave
calm them down deep breaths over and over
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a traumatic event. Symptoms includes Avoiding reminders of the trauma, Increased anxiety and emotional arousal.
The Military Regulations pertaining to the award of the Purple Heart Medal specifically disallows the medal for PTSD.
Post traumatic stress disorder affects everyone differently and there are different triggers with each person with PTSD. My uncle had PTSD from the Vietnam War and we knew to take him out to a secluded area in the country before New Year's and the 4th of July due to the loud noises of fireworks.
You would call that person a person dealing with post-traumatic stress.
You could get PTSD from someone being struck by lightning if you were there for the eperience I guess. I have PTSD from someone abusing me a lot of my childhood, symptoms including agitation when having an attack, wanting to be isolated, avoiding the person at all costs, nightmares and night terrors, depression, and a lot of anxiety. There are more symptoms, so if you think you may have it, you may want to go see your doctor or look up ways to help when having attacks. Hope this helped.
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