Health Center - Diet and Fitness
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Women Returning from War
Women represent just over 14 percent of active-duty military, and unlike in the past, they may be involved in conflict operations. When in or near firefight, they are likely to experience a variety of traumatic stressors that can affect them after returning home. In addition to that, women are more vulnerable to military sexual trauma (MST)—some type of sexual assault that can range from unwanted sexual contact to rape.
Although feelings of stress and anxiety are very natural after trauma, many veterans suffer debilitating long-term effects. It's important to understand how you or a loved one is feeling and to know when it’s the right time to seek outside help.
The Basics of Post-Traumatic Symptoms
After a traumatic event, people experience a wide range of feelings. Most people experience some symptoms, including: interrupted sleep, thinking about the event frequently and "shaky" feelings. These symptoms typically fall into the normal range of reactions.
However, if you find yourself having difficulty functioning at work, with friends or at home with your family, then you need to consider the possibility of disorders like acute stress disorder (ASD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also, if you find yourself experiencing symptoms from previously treated problems that you thought had been resolved (like depression or substance use), these disorders may be the reason.
