1954-1975. AKA (also known as) PTSD combat distress shell shock Symptoms: nightmares flashbacks from war reliving the war feeling emotionally.
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The Vietnam War
1954-1975
Map of Asia
North v. South
Soldiers—United States and S. Vietnamese
Soldiers—N. Vietnamese and Chinese
open fields
mortar—portable canons
Protests to end the U.S.’s part in the Vietnam War
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
AKA (also known as)•PTSD•combat distress•shell shock
Symptoms:•nightmares•flashbacks from war•reliving the war•feeling emotionally cut off from others •feeling numb •not caring about former interests •feeling endangered•feeling anxious, jittery, panicked, or irritatible•having difficulty sleeping, focusing, relating with family/friends
Reactions/Results:•inability to keep a job•drinking/drugs•divorce•feeling lost or alone•loss of family support•depression•harming self or others•suicide
“Stop the Sun” by Gary Paulsenpp. 49-54
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