Many military personnel suffer from anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when they return home after being deployed for lengthy periods of time. These...
I will discuss the impact that military discipline has on a veteran's ability to express spontaneity, playfulness, and sensuality after leaving active service. It is essential to understand how these...
The idea that veterans have difficulty distinguishing between emotional intimacy and sexual connection is not new. Many studies have already been conducted to explore this issue.
Most of these...
How do environmental reminders affect the emotional tone of intimate interactions for trauma-affected veterans?
Trauma-affected veterans are individuals who have experienced traumatic events...
Soldiers who have experienced combat often develop adaptive avoidance behaviors that are designed to protect them from further harm. These behaviors can include emotional numbing, hypervigilance, and...
The ability to feel safe enough for sexual or emotional openness can be hindered by hyperawareness that comes from being exposed to violence. In this article, we will explore how combat-related...
When soldiers return from combat, they often face difficulties adjusting back into civilian life, including the challenge of reconnecting with loved ones. This process can be particularly challenging...
What psychological obstacles prevent veterans from accepting gentle affection after prolonged exposure to threat? This question is important because it has implications for both veteran's wellbeing...
The physical demands of military service may be challenging enough without adding the emotional and psychological strain that comes from being away from home for extended periods of time. But when a...
We will explore how emotional numbing affects the lives of veterans in terms of their sexual satisfaction and relational intimacy. We will examine the root causes of these problems, the common...