Enlisting The Military A Brave Choice That Noble...

Enlisting in the military is a brave choice that noble citizens choose to do. Individuals enlist in the military for a variety of reasons such as honor, experience, or as a career. Regardless of the reason for enlisting, many individuals do not consider the long term effects of combat situations. Of course in combat situations, physical risks are always a factor, but there are also scars that cannot be seen by the eye. Physical injuries and life threatening situations often lead to the most frequent mental disorder amongst soldiers, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. PTSD is a disorder that â€Å"is connected to a traumatic event or series of events in a person s life† (Current Health Teens). PTSD consists of painful recalls, avoidance, and paranoia. Veterans that are diagnosed with PTSD often report having day dreams of traumatic incident. Repeatedly, family members and friends have to snap the veteran out of hallucinations before the veteran does something d rastic. Even situations that remotely remind veterans of a traumatic event can cause a strong reaction. Soldiers returning to families after experiencing a traumatic situation, often become reclusive and refuse to talk about what happened. Families also may notice the veteran may â€Å"lose interest in school, work, or hobbies† (Current Health Teens). Soldiers with PTSD may also become more hostile towards family members and other people. When a veteran is experiencing negative effects of PTSD, it is commonShow MoreRelatedRenato Constantino - the Miseducation of the Filipino8179 Words   |  33 Pageseducational system introduced by the Americans had to correspond and was designed to correspond to the economic and political reality of American conquest. Capturing Minds The most effective means of subjugating a people is to capture their minds. Military victory does not necessarily signify conquest. As long as feelings of resistance remain iin the hearts of the vanquished, no conqueror is secure. This is best illustrated by the occupation of the Philippines by the Japanese militarists during the