I mean war always has been a part of our life since the first civilizations was established. I’m sure “shellshock” wasn’t only caused by artilery shots.
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PTSD has existed since the dawn of civilization. Berserkers for example, known for “fighting in a trance-like fury” might just be combat veterans whose trauma manifests as violent rage. There are also what appear to be post-combat rituals in the Old Testament that may have had the effect or intent of mitigating combat-induced trauma.
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