In movies that focus on war (e.g., Born on the Fourth of July, Apocalypse Now, First Blood), soldiers who have returned from the
frontlines often struggle with overwhelming anxiety, hypervigilance, depression, and flashbacks. In many cases, these characters abuse alcohol, are suicidal, and have a strained or angry relationship with spouses. These characters have?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition developed by many people who experienced a traumatic event in the past.
It can be a death of a loved one, a shocking or a scary event o a prolonged exposure to a dangerous situation (as fighting in a war).
Some people recover from the initial symptoms ( sadness, helplessness, flashbacks, anxiety) within 6 months after the event. Some people, however, never recover fully and may need medical help and some medication.
If Alyssa lives in the United States, she is most likely to
demonstrate extraversion. Extraversion is a trait in which an individual is
likely to be outgoing and that he or she is able to make friendships or start
friendships easily because she or he is sociable.
