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Originally Posted by Platapus
Or battle fatigue?
The malady has been with us for a long time.  |
I think Shell shock is better. I reference Carlin a lot, particuarly when it comes to language because i think he makes a good point. When it comes to this condition, he makes an EXCELLENT point. Shell shock, almost sounds like the guns themselves.
The language we use has toned the meaning of this condition under complete jargon. Say it to yourself: (or listen to
go through it.)
Shell shock!!
Battle Fatigue....
Operational exhaustion...
Post-Tramuatic Stress Disorder...
And now.... its' been reduced even further to an acronym.
PTSD.
With "Shell shock", you hear the words, and you can pretty much figure out the meaning without the aid of a dictionary or wiki. With PTSD, the pain of the condition is completely buried under jargon, which in turn has the side effect of people not taking it as seriously as they should, and vets not getting the help they need.