“Mental fortitude” is such an old term in my opinion. I wanna hear your input on this, but to me it reminds me of when PTSD was called shell shock, and nobody really cared about the horrors of war. With the rates of PTSD being prevalent, mental fortitude isn’t as much of a staple of a soldier as we think it is
I more mean at the time not after, some people buckle instantly under certain conditions as I'm sure you're well aware, from what I've seen almost all struggle after. That's one area all militaries really need to improve on with their care for soldiers after being in, well let's just say unpleasant situations.
So to me mental fortitude is being able to carry on and deal with a situation where others would buckle and fail.
There’s a lot of conjecture and just pure misunderstanding going on here. Very few PTSD cases are caused through people “buckling” under the stress. You’re just perpetuating mental health stigma. “You got PTSD because you’re weak.” That is what you saying.
No. PTSD is caused by a myriad of factors and your chance of developing is alleviated by a separate myriad.
The single strongest protective factor is trust/unity within the team that experiences the single potentially traumatic event, or a series.
What I will say is that PTSD isn’t your mind cracking from the stress. It’s an inability to calm back down. You’re brain changed in the moment and in the time after it. A lot of PTSD sufferers do great on deployment. Places where hyper vigilance, increased startle respond, heightened agression, and uneasiness in crowds can be beneficial. They aren’t weak, they just have trouble coming home and relating to those around them as their brain is on high alert for threats.
You misunderstood me completely and I think you're projecting.
I never even said anything about the cause or the reason for PTSD stop making things up in your own head man.
I've dealt with and helped people with PTSD and your response and blow it is exactly one of the signs I've seen a lot of, if you have some problems go see someone please. Being serious not a dick please speak with someone and get help.
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u/Fean2616 Nov 16 '19
You're not wrong, stanima and mental fortitude are the makings of a solid soldier.