Veterans who have served in combat zones often experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to their military experiences. PTSD is characterized by intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks,...
Emotional Costs of Perceived Threat to Psychological Defenses
When a veteran experiences their partner's need for proximity as an assault on their well-established mental defenses, it can have...
Veterans returning from war often face many challenges related to their mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. The symptoms...
When it comes to recognizing emotional triggers, veterans have a unique set of challenges that can make it difficult to differentiate between legitimate relational concerns and emotional triggers....
The article explores the inner turmoil of a military veteran who has lost their sexual drive after years of service. It delves into the reasons behind this lack of passion and how it impacts their...
Soldiers who experienced positive changes in their sexual attitudes after deployment were more likely to report improvements in overall psychological wellbeing. This finding suggests that increased...
Narrative and Storytelling in LGBT Military Experiences
Narrative and storytelling are important tools for processing emotions, trauma, and life experiences. This is especially true for LGBT...
How does repeated exposure to combat danger influence emotional responsiveness to a partner?
The question posed above is an important one for understanding how the brain responds to stressful...
Narrative is an integral part of human existence and can take many forms such as poetry, stories, myths, legends, plays, songs, movies, novels, and more. Personal storytelling is also an important...
How do soldiers reinterpret attraction, desire, and erotic meaning after combat alters their psychological landscape?
The post-traumatic stress disorder has been widely documented to affect both...