Ptd In American Sniper

In a world filled with billions of people, a person is bound to encounter someone affected with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post-Traumatic stress disorder or commonly referred to as PTSD is a mental disorder triggered from a traumatic event that a person encounters such as a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina, terrorist incidents like September 11th or the Paris bombing, serious accidents, physical or sexual assaults, or military experiences. In the movie American Sniper, Chris Kyles military career began with the September 11th terrorist attacks as well as the making of his PTSD. The first appearance of regret and discomfort comes from the first time he stared down the scope of a sniper rifle that help the sight of a boy around 11-12
After retiring from the military at 38 years old and after 6 months of working a factory job he found himself restless. For 20 years, he was told what to do and when to do it. The only stress my father had was work related not raising a family and upkeep on a house that was actually his. He soon found himself agitated, trouble sleeping, and constantly on edge. The demons my father once faced were starting to reappear; from there he joined the police academy and is now the chief of police. Since my father regained control and structure, he demeanor has changed, he says the only difference in being at war and being a cop is that when you get called out you know the person and situation before you step in it.
Most people who suffer from PTSD can regain a normal life over time with help from doctors and therapist. This disorder can be determined by biological factors as well as psychological and can often paired with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. PTSD is not something that goes away over night or ever, many have triggers that can cause flashbacks, nightmares, and difficulty sleeping, and being emotionally void. These side effects can wreck a person’s life is left untreated; until my dad sought help it almost ruined his