Traumatic Events
Army Reserve
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William’s experiences in a war zone – although relatively short – scarred him for the rest of his life. Like many others, combat exposure, deployment, training accidents and witnessing an injury or death, and other traumatic events negatively impacted his mental health.
The symptoms of PTSD included flashbacks, negative thoughts and feelings, and constantly worrying that something or someone was going to harm him or his family.
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