Psychological Impact of WWII - The field of psychiatry was significantly impacted by the large number of WWII veterans exhibiting psychological problems [1] - Psychiatrists were troubled by the sheer volume of veterans suffering from psychological issues [1] PTSD in WWII Veterans - WWII veterans experienced PTSD during and after the war [1] - David Nasaw's work examines the effects of PTSD on soldiers involved in WWII [1]

“Psychiatrists in military and veterans’ hospitals were disturbed and bewildered by the numbers with psychological problems,” explains the historian in a guest essay on the effects of PTSD on veterans of the second world war https://t.co/BfNZJDIBS4 ...

Almost 1m veterans were treated in military hospitals for what were referred to as ‘neuropsychiatric disorders’ during the second world war. In a guest essay, a historian explains the enduring, unrecognised effects of their PTSD https://t.co/0iNjR87ufU ...

A Combat Cocktail is a powerful drug mix that tranquilizes vets with PTSD. They don't want it. Doctors say it's dangerous. Hundreds of thousands still get it. https://t.co/wNzfHckV1u ...

Mental Health & Trauma - Acknowledging feelings and recognizing them as normal responses to trauma is crucial [3][4] - Sharing one's story and feelings is essential for healing; keeping it in is detrimental [5][6] - Naming the feeling is a powerful first step in processing trauma [7] - Giving oneself permission to feel, rest, and step away is necessary for healing [8] - Staying connected with others through social interaction is a way to ground oneself and promote healing [9] Coping Mechanisms - Finding someone trustworthy to talk to, such as a friend, support group, or therapist, is important [7] - It is important to express how you feel, even if it's about being terrified or worried [8] - Maintaining some sense of connection and sharing feelings can be helpful and healing [9]

Story and Trauma - The speaker shares her personal story of child sexual abuse and subsequent trauma [2][3][4][5] - The speaker describes the experience of living with PTSD, including flashbacks, hyper-vigilance, and physical symptoms [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] - The speaker received diagnoses of PTSD, borderline personality disorder, clinical depression, and generalized anxiety disorder [15] Recovery and Healing - The speaker emphasizes that mental health diagnoses are not "death sentences" but roadmaps for healing [16][17] - The speaker rebuilt her self-esteem through small, concrete actions, documented in an "evidence journal" [17][18][19] - The speaker reclaimed her identity and confronted her trauma by returning to dance classes [20][21][22][23][24] - The speaker learned to transform trauma responses into strengths, such as heightened self-awareness and vigilance [25][26][27] Advocacy and Empowerment - In December 2021, the speaker founded an NGO dedicated to empowering survivors of abuse and educating children about grooming [29][30][31] - The speaker highlights the importance of raising awareness about grooming tactics to break the cycle of abuse [30][31] - The speaker emphasizes the possibility of rewiring the brain, rebuilding self-esteem, and rediscovering courage [32][33]