How does exposure to life-threatening combat events shape relational priorities and emotional closeness?
Combat trauma is one of the most prevalent causes of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)...
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: Combat trauma and relationship health: what happens when veterans return home?
Combat-related relational stress can have significant impacts on individuals' psychological resilience and identity. This type of stress is often associated with various negative outcomes such as...
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: Exploring the longterm effects of combatrelated relational stress: a journey through sexuality, intimacy, and identity
The psychological effects of war are far-reaching and can have lasting impacts on those who serve their country. One particular effect is the experience of loss and grief, which can be especially...
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: How war veterans cope with intimacy after dealing with loss and grief
The relational consequences that emerge from traumatic experiences are multifaceted and can have significant impacts on both individuals' physical and mental health outcomes. One area where this can...
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: Veterans and intimacy: how trauma alters sensitivities to physical and emotional touch
Couple 1 has no experience with combat, while Couple 2 has one partner who was recently deployed to Afghanistan for several months. During their deployment, they experienced intense physical trauma...
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: Understanding the impact of combat experience on intimate relationships
Hypervigilance is defined as a heightened state of awareness where one's senses are constantly alert and attuned to danger or threat. This can be an effective coping mechanism for surviving dangerous...
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: Sexuality in veterans hypervigilance: affecting intimacy and relationships
Soldiers in combat zones are often exposed to horrific experiences that can leave deep mental scars. While many war veterans find it difficult to open up about their struggles, some worry that doing...
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: The battle within: how soldiers cope with trauma by avoiding emotional intimacy and keeping secrets
Survivor's guilt is a psychological response that can be experienced by individuals who have survived traumatic events such as war or natural disasters. It can also affect veterans who have served in...
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: Overcoming survivors guilt in relationships: how military veterans can heal from their trauma (and find love)
After returning home from war, many soldiers experience emotional changes that can affect their relationships with loved ones. They may have difficulty reintegrating into civilian life and adjusting...
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: How war veterans can reconcile emotional transitions and maintain healthy relationships after returning home
The experience of sexual trauma during military deployment can have far-reaching impacts on an individual's mental and emotional health. It can lead to difficulty adjusting to civilian life after...
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: How military sexual trauma affects relationships & intimacy: understanding its devastating impacts