WellNow Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Is it right to allow someone who had been to war to be bitter at social events? All soldiers return home and cope with their experiences differently. As friends and family we are supposed to help them through the process of returning to regular routines. Yet, if your soldier becomes bitter and even causes physical pain to loved ones during gatherings, do you pretend all is okay or do you tell them their behavior is unacceptable? Reason why I ask, is that my DH and I were at his family gathering with his brother who just returned from war. He spent the whole night bringing everyone's spirits down. No one told him differently. When things were not done his way he became angry and childish. He was throwing things at people and even hit his sister in the eye with a wad of paper. My DH became agitated and told him to calm down. His brother yelled at him to calm down. After over an hour this scenario my DH told him to stop his behavior or we were leaving. It was NYE and my husband did not want to bring in the NY in a situation such as this. His brother got angry and said bye then, so we left. DH's sister is upset and has said my DH is not sensitive enough. what are your thoughts?
Surfer Dude Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 Sounds like PTSD. No, it's not normal behavior, it's a major disorder and unfortunately affect a big number of soldiers.
EmperorR Posted January 2, 2009 Posted January 2, 2009 ya sounds like post dramatic stress disorder. I had a friend who came back from afghanistan and was like that, getting angry agitated over little things. Should look into therapy for him, I'm sure the government has programs for this sort of things.
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