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PTSD is not something that can just go away. these veterans are stuck with it. It can get better over time but it will always be there. This teaches us to just be aware of things some people have been through and find ways that we can make the long term effects easier on them.

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some things that can trigger in everyday life are fireworks, horns, and basically any loud noise

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When veterans were first getting out of the war people called PTSD shell shock.

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These soldiers are constantly in a worried state and if their sleep schedules are also disrupted then it can cause major fatigue in day to day life.

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PTSD can strike at anytime. the most common is in dreams. many people will have dreams of their traumatic experiences and wake up in a cold sweat screaming. this can distrupt their sleep schedules.

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PTSD can cause behavioral issues. many people who developed PTSD lost their wives or husbands to divorce. Their significant others just cannot handle someone who is so unstable and that they are unable to understand why.

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many veterans react poorly to certain noises or situations because it is a reminder of the war. this can cause them stress and anxiety during everyday life.

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those who survived the war were happy to go back home but they had to deal with the long term effects. Many of them developed PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). This is a chronic psychological disorder that is very extreme.

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These young men were exposed to the reality of war and might not have been ready for it. They witnessed many killings, were under the treat of dying at any given moment, and exposed to numerous deadly chemicals

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most people drafted into the war were young. While you are young it is very easy to implement things into your brain. These teens were sent off to kill people who were sometimes children. This was extremely traumatic for many.

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many veterans struggle with PTSD but we need to try and understand why and how we can help them.