Shell Shock.
"Shell Shock" is a medical condition that started in
WW1. It was first recognized by Charles Myres. in
grew bigger in 1916-1918. It had a few names like
"war neurosis" ,combat stress, or PTSD. it was first
thought to be caused by exploding shells. It was first
thought to be caused by exploding shells on the battle
field.
Diagnosis and Treatment.
Over 10,000 thousand people were diagnosed with this
condition and it ranged from gentle to cruel
being the worst.In some situatoins people would shake,
go blind, mute, or even death from the mental trauma.
Some treatments are talk therapy and physical therapy.
but some of them get an electric shock.
Some treatments are talk therapy and physical therapy.
but some of them get an electric shock.
Great information! I had no clue that some people who suffered PTSD would get an electric shock or would die because of the mental strain. My question is, what would it be like to experience "Shell Shock"?
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