Mistakes happen everyday, usually it’s because of a simple mistake you might’ve made. But sometimes one or more people can screw up and you’ll get pinned for it too.
Every year veterans become homeless and unwanted by the general public just for the reason of “all veterans are criminals of war”, which is completely false. It’s just the fact that some veterans act out in illegal activities while the rest are getting pinned for it.
In many cases, veterans are trying their best not to get involved with illegal activities, but the general public still looks down on every veteran like they are all criminals. The best we can do is support them through their recovery and treat them like the heros they are.
Odysseus is an epic hero, and his biggest
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When soldiers with PTSD come back from war they might receive different treatment from others, they might be treated like a feral dog perhaps. This might be because they act different, this might include hyper-vigilance, lots of anxiety, stress, nervousness, and lots of hesitation with talking to new people. Several people talk about their past experiences and how it affects them today. “Any incopentance Bear encounters in civilian life arouses the same feelings of fear, rage, and grief.” (Shay, para. 25). While Bear was in the military, he excelled, and when he came back to civilian life, he didn’t earn much respect, he in fact got disrespect, which might’ve been the reason he had lots of stress issues. It’s not their past that makes them get involved with illegal activities, it’s the way are treated after they come home from war. “Bear always sleeps with a knife under his pillow, despite her pleas not to…. Forcing his family to lower the blinds at sundown, and he “walks the perimeter” every night before bed looking for snipers and ambushes. He rarely gets more than two hours of sleep because of nightmares. Four hours sleep is a good night.” (Shay, para. 29). Bear is showing signs of PTSD everywhere, this is all from traumatizing events that happened when he enlisted. First the knife under the …show more content…
It can be treated in many ways which most veterans are recommended in doing, some are exercise groups, therapy sessions, or even more sleep. “Prominent among those with PTSD, sleep disturbance and nightmares are among the top three PTSD symptoms commonly reported by treatment-seeking Veterans.”(Weaver, volume 9). Most veterans when they come back from war also bring back disturbing memories of scaring images of war. These images or flashbacks repeatedly show up in sleep pretty often. These might cause vets to lash out in panic or maybe even rage. More sleep and exercise reportedly helps this, all we need to do to help them is to give our biggest support. “Results from the present study found that engagement in exercise at baseline was associated with better sleep quality at one-year follow-up.” (Weaver, volume 9). Veterans are statistically getting better sleep because of increased exercise, which is one of the main setbacks of PTSD: low sleep. With better sleep, vets can go about their day better and remain a little less stressed. Veterans are trying to improve themselves the best that they can. The worst we can do is treat them badly, that’ll just cause more stress and anxiety for them, causing them to act out
Additionally, mental health effects of serving war not only affect an emotional state of mind, but further research says it can increase a soldier's chance of developing PTSD. In the NCBI database, A Meta-Analysis of Risk Factors for Combat-Related PTSD among Military Personnel and Veterans, published by LuLu Zhang identifies the risk factors make soldiers more likely to experience PTSD. Equally, “Various aspects of the trauma period also constituted risk factors. These include increased combat exposure, discharging a weapon, witnessing someone being wounded or killed, severe
In “Losing Private Dwyer” Lawrence Downes tells the story about an Army medic who gets deployed overseas to Iraq, and after he comes home his friends realize that he has changed dramatically. This story is about the destruction of Private Dwyer, and how the Military failed to save him. Before he went to Iraq, Joseph Dwyer was just a regular guy. He first signed up for the army after 9/11, so he could go and help catch the terrorists that hurt America. He was a great man who obviously cared about his friends and family.
For many years the only injury soldiers were believed to have could be seen with the naked eye; however, the real injuries are within the soldier’s mind. Most soldiers and victims of war suffer from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), their own minds become danger zones as they recall horrific experiences when they dream, think, or merely close their eyes. The emotional pain stays with the victim years after the war is over. The physical pain that a soldier or victim endures can be healed with time and care, the emotional trauma they deal with stays with them for a lifetime. The psychological pain that the victims endure usually goes unnoticed until after the traumatic event.
Or so their loved ones believed. Several of these veterans returned home with PTSD and depression. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “11–20% of veterans experience PTSD in a given year”. While many were able to re-integrate into society, many others struggled. Some veterans would experience anxiety and guilt.
If Antinous was still alive the suiter’s would have not treated Odysseus like a king, they would’ve treated him poorly with Antinous. Altogether, treatment of Odysseus shows that after they come home people will treat the person differently than they did before and they will not have the honor or loyalty to that specific person. Many years later some veterans are not able to recover from the war and traumatic memories, even after treatment.
They see things we could never imagine which can alter their reality and way of thinking. PTSD is very real and very common in our soldiers. Another reason war is
Homer is remembered by many due to his epic poems he wrote that include The Iliad, but the one most remembered by people today is The Odyssey. An epic poem about a great hero named Odysseus coming home after a deadly journey that claimed many lives, but is Odysseus really the critically acclaimed hero Homer depicts him to be? The actions of Odysseus in the poem can be seen as heroic or valiant, but this argument crumbles under scrutiny when the actions of Odysseus are examined under a fine eye. Flaws in that argument include Odysseus failing to trust his men, exposing his men to unnecessary risks, and prolonging the nightmarish adventure he put his men through. These points are painfully obvious throughout the Odyssey and they show what poor
A study in 1993 found that more than 830,000 Vietnam veterans suffered from symptoms related to PTSD to one degree or another upon returning home,” (Moran). Soldiers who return home from war typically suffer from related symptoms. Most soldiers who are affected are not acted on quick enough. “From 2005 to 2011, military spending on
Veteran Benefits The issue of veteran benefits in the United States is not taken as seriously as it should be in our country, even though it is a growing problem that needs to be addressed. The lack of available funding for veterans is especially obvious when compared to that available for lower income citizens, or even illegal immigrants. Also, what does exist appears to fall short in taking care of veteran’s needs. Considering that these veterans are people who have risked their lives fighting for this country, the fact that they are not receiving immediate benefits or even what they have earned is unfair.
A constant watch over mental health issues of all military servicemen and women has gone under the radar in the past few years due to a lack of knowing how unrecognizable the problem just might be. The magnitude of this problem is enormous. A recent report finds that the estimates of PTSD range from 4 to 45 percent for those soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan (Cesur, Sabia & Tekin, 2012). Research suggested that other serious medical issues are likely to accompany the PTSD diagnosis, such as cardiovascular disease, and chronic pain (Frayne, et al, 2010). Compiling mental health issues, physical ailments along with family reintegration can prove overwhelming for a returning veteran.
PTSD Affecting Soldiers He stood there, frozen, shocked, not knowing what to do when he saw a gun pointed at him. Thankfully, the trigger didn’t work, but he had to witness a scarring event, in which he had shot his enemy in the head. It is not surprising that soldiers returning from a stressful war often suffer from a psychological condition called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. For instance, in the book Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, the principle character Perry unmistakably demonstrates how war troopers can be damaged and experience the ill effects of PTSD.
PTSD is an illness that cannot be easily healed. The symptoms include: Nightmares, flashbacks, triggers, hard time sleeping, difficulty concentrating, you could also be easily startled. There are many situations that you would make you angry, or upset. If you were close to death in a Vietcong dug hole, you may hate being in small places, avoiding them at all costs becoming claustrophobic. This disorder often times does not end up being healed and is something you have to deal with for the rest of your
While Odysseus did have good intentions of bringing his men home, he continuously made poor and selfish decisions, and he was constantly putting his men in danger more often than
PTSD is an anxiety disorder that follows the experience of a traumatic event. Of the 2.7 million American veterans that served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, at least 20% were diagnosed with PTSD (Veterans Statistics). PTSD affects everyone differently but the most common symptoms of PTSD include: reliving the event, increased anxiety, and avoiding any reminders of the trauma (Robinson,Segal, Smith). These symptoms negatively affect their life
It may come and go over the years too. The significant impact of PTSD on the lives of veterans afflicted gives doctors a greater understanding of this illness. With knowledge about PTSD, returning veterans can seek the early diagnosis and treatment they need, giving them a chance to recover. Many veterans have spoken and stressed that the PTSD will never go away, even with treatment, group therapy, counseling, or medication. Awareness and understanding can also help and support the families.