Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Of An American Sniper
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder of an American Sniper American sniper is about Chris Kyle, a man who is motivated to join the armed forces after the events of nine- eleven. He feels he owes it to his country to do something after it is attacked, so he enrolls in the navy. While in training it is discover that he is a very accurate shooter and he becomes a navy seal. Before being deployed he meets Taya, who eventually becomes his wife. While doing tours in Afghanistan Chris and Taya start a family during the time he spends at home. While he is deployed he gains a great deal of respect because he holds more kills than any other past or present sniper. He becomes a known legend; however he just seems to think he is doing what is necessary for
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Chris shows multiple intrusion symptoms associated with the war, like dreaming about it and flashbacks. In one particular scene of the movie a barking dog, that is bothering a child, triggers a response from Chris and he is stopped by his wife screaming to stop and that snapped him out of it. One thing I did notice in the movie, that is different from the DSM-5, is instead of him avoiding the war or memories because it triggers a response he seems as though he is obsessed with it, like he can't get enough. He wants to think of it. He wants to watch it. However he does not want to talk about it, and in this aspect he is withdrawn or detached. He doesn't seem to feel guilty or show that he has negative thoughts about the war other than anger against al Qaeda. He shows signs of reactivity; he is irritable, easily startled, and suffers from altered sleep patterns due to frequent dreams about his tours in Afghanistan. Chris also shows that he is in denial, because he avoids treatment and facing his feelings, so in that aspect he does suppress feelings and emotions. What he does not realize is the negative effects it was having on his relationships. (DSM-5. Eastwood,
Chris shows multiple intrusion symptoms associated with the war, like dreaming about it and flashbacks. In one particular scene of the movie a barking dog, that is bothering a child, triggers a response from Chris and he is stopped by his wife screaming to stop and that snapped him out of it. One thing I did notice in the movie, that is different from the DSM-5, is instead of him avoiding the war or memories because it triggers a response he seems as though he is obsessed with it, like he can't get enough. He wants to think of it. He wants to watch it. However he does not want to talk about it, and in this aspect he is withdrawn or detached. He doesn't seem to feel guilty or show that he has negative thoughts about the war other than anger against al Qaeda. He shows signs of reactivity; he is irritable, easily startled, and suffers from altered sleep patterns due to frequent dreams about his tours in Afghanistan. Chris also shows that he is in denial, because he avoids treatment and facing his feelings, so in that aspect he does suppress feelings and emotions. What he does not realize is the negative effects it was having on his relationships. (DSM-5. Eastwood,