Post Traumatic Stress Disorder By: Aaron Crichlow

Thesis Statement The Vietnam War psychologically affected war veterans in a negative way.

What is PTSD? It’s a severe anxiety disorder that can be acquired from a series of traumatic experiences.

Causes of PTSD War War Natural Disasters Natural Disasters Accidents Accidents Terrorist Attacks Terrorist Attacks Kidnapping Kidnapping Rape Rape Sexual or physical Abuse Sexual or physical Abuse Childhood neglect Childhood neglect Death of a loved one Death of a loved one

Interview “For a long time, he didn't want to ever go out and do anything. He was depressed a lot, and I thought it was something I had done. It did have an affect on our relationship, but I tried to be patient with him and just give him time.” (Shelly, An Interview of a Military Wife) “For a long time, he didn't want to ever go out and do anything. He was depressed a lot, and I thought it was something I had done. It did have an affect on our relationship, but I tried to be patient with him and just give him time.” (Shelly, An Interview of a Military Wife)

When soldiers returned home they still lived with the fear and traumas that they seen on the battlefield.

Most veterans struggled to interact with friends or family because the constant thoughts of War haunted them throughout their lives.

“People with PTSD have more unemployment, divorce or separation, spouse abuse and chance of being fired than people without it.” (

“Although PTSD symptoms can begin right after a traumatic event, PTSD is not diagnosed unless the symptoms last for at least one month.” ( “Although PTSD symptoms can begin right after a traumatic event, PTSD is not diagnosed unless the symptoms last for at least one month.” (

Another thing that added to veteran’s stress was society treating them badly because of their involvement in the Vietnam War.

Throughout everyday life soldiers often think and dream about these terrible experiences.

Women were twice as likely as men to have a diagnosis of PTSD at some point in their lifetime. Specifically, 10.4% of women and 5% of men were found to have PTSD at one time or another in their past. Women were twice as likely as men to have a diagnosis of PTSD at some point in their lifetime. Specifically, 10.4% of women and 5% of men were found to have PTSD at one time or another in their past.