PTSD AWARENESS

maketheconnection.net

MAKETHECONNECTION.NET INFORMATION

• The author is the department of veteran affairs.
• To inform the people how traumatic war can be.
• The audience is mainly the general public, and people diagnosed with PTSD.
• Publication dates are 2011-2014.
• The website informs you on the cause, symptoms, and treatment of PTSD.

WHAT IS PTSD?

• PTSD(post traumatic stress disorder) is a an event that occurs when you are witnessed a traumatic event.
• Veterans are the most common with PTSD.
• Symptoms include nightmares, depression, emotionally cut-off, flasbacks, irritated, and anxious.
• Behaviors include hyper vigilant, constant drugs and alcohol, thoughts of suicide, isolated.
• 2 types of treatment include counseling and medication.

EVIDENCE OF PTSD

• In "Solider's Home" Harold Kreps, the main character, has PTSD.
• He is emotionally cut-off from his family because he stated that he doesn't love anyone.
• He recently returned from world war 1.
• The bacon fat is hardened to the plate, symbolizing his own heart.

EVIDENCE OF PTSD PT. 2

• "In Another Country" main character, the Major, has PTSD.
• The Major lost the love of his life from an illness.
• The Major believes that they could have married earlier if not for the war.
• The Major, in conclusion, is emotionally detached.