Combat can be an extremely stressful environment that can have significant impacts on both physical and mental health. For soldiers who are deployed for extended periods of time, the effects of...
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Emotional Disconnect Upon Returning From Combat Zones
Soldiers may experience significant psychological stress during deployment to war zones, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression,...
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The impact of fear and sadness on soldiers' ability to maintain or develop intimate emotional connections can be severe and long-lasting, especially for those who struggle with compartmentalization....
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: How compartmentalization affects intimate relationships after military deployment
The following factors contribute to the development of parallel but emotionally divergent narratives about intimacy between partners separated by war:
1) Different Experiences: Partners who are...
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: Parallel but emotionally divergent narratives about intimacy between partners separated by war
Emotional Disconnection Caused By Trauma
Traumatic events can cause significant distress to individuals and couples alike. When one partner has experienced a traumatic event, it can lead to...
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Soldiers often experience periods of separation from their partners due to the demands of military service. During these times, it is common for them to feel isolated and lonely.
They may also...
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How does the emotional disconnect that forms as a survival strategy in combat interfere with long-term relational growth?
The psychological impact of war can be devastating. Soldiers who return...
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: How emotional disconnect formed as survival strategy in combat can affect longterm relationship growth
When soldiers return home from deployment to their families, they may find it difficult to adjust to domestic life again. This can be due to various reasons such as traumatic experiences during...
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: When soldiers come home from deployment, reconnecting with their partners can be difficult
Operational stress is a term used to describe the psychological effects that individuals experience when exposed to high levels of stress during their daily work tasks. It has been shown to have...
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Rotational deployment refers to the practice of having military personnel serve multiple tours in different locations throughout their careers. This type of deployment has become increasingly common...
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