Military life is full of challenges that can take their toll on soldiers' mental health. One such challenge is sleep disturbances caused by stress and trauma experienced during combat or deployment....
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: Soldiers struggling with militaryrelated sleep disturbance and its effects on relationships
The article explores how life-threatening experiences can shape an individual's preferences and attitudes towards sex, intimacy, and romance. It is suggested that such experiences can have profound...
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: Lifethreatening experiences & relationship dynamics: how they shape our sexuality and intimacy
Soldiers who serve in war zones can experience significant disruption to their romantic relationships due to lengthy deployments and the stressful nature of combat. This can lead to feelings of...
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: Struggling with intimacy after deployment? here are tips for reconnecting with your partner.
Hypervigilance is defined as a state of heightened alertness and sensitivity to potential threats that may lead to danger or harm, and can be both physical and psychological in nature. In terms of...
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: Managing sexual and emotional intimacy challenges with chronic hypervigilance
Veterans who have served in combat often form intense bonds with their fellow soldiers that are difficult to match in civilian life. These bonds are based on shared experiences, trust, loyalty, and...
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: How war bonds impact civilian relationships: exploring the effects on veterans intimacy
Veterans often experience physical injuries that can be seen and treated, but they also deal with invisible wounds called "moral injuries." Moral injuries are psychological wounds caused by...
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: How moral injury impacts sexual and relational identities understanding the process of integration.
Repeated Exposure to Trauma Alters Sexual Priorities, Relational Expectations, and Emotional Needs
Traumatic events can have a profound impact on an individual's mental health and wellbeing,...
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: Repeated exposure to trauma changes your sexuality, relational expectations, and emotional needs.
I will discuss how wartime experiences can shape an individual's understanding of morality and their ability to form meaningful connections with others. Throughout history, war has been characterized...
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: how war shaped my understanding of morality and intimacy: a personal essay on guilt and difficulty forming connections
Survival experiences can have significant effects on an individual's attitudes towards sexuality and relationships. These experiences may include a range of scenarios, from being stranded alone for...
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: How survival experiences shape our sexual preferences and relationship expectations
When it comes to intimate relationships, each person involved brings their own unique history and experiences that shape how they interact with others. For some individuals, past traumas can create...
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: Navigating intimacy with past traumas: how to communicate and set boundaries respectfully