The PTSD sufferer often goes through.
re--experiencing of the event or events that have traumatized he or she (Frances 428). It.
can occur in many different ways, although the person goes through much avoidance and.
self-- denial of the subject. .
Many sufferers have extensive personal problems in their lives while dealing with.
PTSD. Right after the event, the person often experiences "psychic numbing", which is a.
large disinterest to the outside world (Frances 425). Much of the time, the person stops.
participating in activities that they once enjoyed, and start to feel detached from people.
that they once felt strong emotions toward (Frances 425). They seem to have a problem.
with intimacy, affection, and sexuality (Frances 425). The problem is, like everything else,.
they do not care about it anymore. Often times, the individual can not foresee themselves.
having any kind of a future such as a marriage, children, or a career. They even believe.
that they will have a shortened life span (Frances 425).
Much of PTSD trauma is brought on by guilt. The feeling that, "I should have.
done something to save them", or "It should have been me, not him", occur in the.
sufferers (Frances 425). It is difficult for these people to deal with the fact that they.
survived and someone that they cared about had to die. This is one of the main reasons.
that PTSD sufferers have a problem getting too close to anyone while dealing with all of.
these emotions. They fear that they will be put in a similar situation that would resemble.
what happened to them in Vietnam. It is imperative for them to avoid these situations and.
thoughts at all costs. (Frances 425). .
PTSD brings a lot of pain and suffering upon Vietnam veterans and their families,.
but the good news is that there is help for them. Therapists have studied many PTSD.
patients and found different helpful approaches to use (Friedman). Some of the most.
common therapeutic treatments are: Psychodynamic therapy, cognitive--behavioral.
