Historically, post-traumatic stress disorder has been known by many other names. That is proof enough that it has always been a very real problem. The worst problem was that it was largely ignored or soldiers suffering from it were labeled as deranged or were imprisoned because they were never treated. The Vietnam War is notorious for producing veterans with "Shell Shock" who were treated horribly upon their return to the United States. Today, it is much different. We know much more about this disorder and returning soldiers are screened for it. The system is far from perfect, but OIF and OEF soldiers have a far better chance of successful reintegration into their community than veterans of previous wars.
Shelly Barclay
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