EMPIRICAL STUDY OF PECULIARITIES OF PTSD MANIFESTATIONS IN MILITARY PERSONNEL

Abstract

Post-traumatic stress disorder is one of the most common mental disorders among military personnel and can occur as a result of military trauma, combat, and is accompanied by symptoms such as repeated memories of events, hyper-arousal, a sense of isolation, anxiety, and other psychological and physical reactions. PTSD in military personnel is one of the most common mental disorders that can develop due to participation in combat, physical and mental trauma (witnessing cruelty and violence, fear for one’s own life and the lives of colleagues, distance from family and friends) and other stressors. It has been found that the main stressors can be: danger to life and health, emotional stress, physical and mental exhaustion, social isolation, the need to make quick and important decisions. The following three groups of factors play a major role in the etiology of PTSD: hereditary and constitutional; psycho-emotional; and psycho-organic. PTSD is a mental disorder that can develop in people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events that threatened their lives or physical and mental well-being. Symptoms of PTSD may include recurrent memories of the traumatic event, hyperarousal, intrusive thoughts and memories, feelings of isolation or alienation, severe anxiety, and other mental and emotional symptoms. This disorder can significantly limit a person’s ability to function in everyday life and require professional help to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The results obtained using diagnostic methods indicate that servicemen have PTSD, and its manifestations are formed and stable. It has been determined that PTSD can significantly affect the quality of life of servicemen and their families, as well as their social and professional adaptation after returning. It is important to provide support and access to psychological and medical care for servicemen and women experiencing PTSD, as well as psychological support for families during the period of military readaptation, which will help them overcome difficulties and adapt to civilian life after service.