The Fighter

5/18/2017

This New York Times article tells the harrowing story of a soldier who served in Afghanistan and returned home with severe PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). The article follows the soldier's journey through multiple deployments and the traumatic experiences he faced in combat. It explores the devastating impact of PTSD on his mental health, relationships, and daily life. The article also highlights the challenges faced by veterans in accessing appropriate mental health care and the stigma surrounding mental health issues in the military. Ultimately, it sheds light on the personal struggles and resilience of those affected by combat-related PTSD.

afghanistan ꞏ war ꞏ soldier ꞏ ptsd ꞏ mental health ꞏ trauma ꞏ military ꞏ combat ꞏ post-traumatic stress disorder ꞏ veterans ꞏ mental illness ꞏ therapy ꞏ healing ꞏ psychological impacts ꞏ military service ꞏ war zone ꞏ military trauma ꞏ combat stress ꞏ war veterans ꞏ mental healthcare ꞏ stress disorders ꞏ mental health treatment ꞏ combat experience ꞏ psychological struggle ꞏ military support ꞏ wartime experiences ꞏ military psychology ꞏ military operations ꞏ psychological therapy ꞏ psychological trauma ꞏ military families ꞏ military personnel