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Q: Dealing with exposure to violence
asked by: Zomelfeld on November 3rd, 2008
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Well, by now many of you had probably hared about Russian invasion to Georgia.

I happen to be a young Georgian and I have been exposed to a shocking amount of violence in a short amount of time.(2 days)
It just came out of no were and BOOM there is a Russian and Georgian army fighting just across my grandfathers house... For the next two days I had to see many killed, wounded civilians and have been nearly killed by a Russian bomb strike on a completely peaceful house block while I was driving for some cover.

*I understand this is not a political forum, so I'll try to respect that.

Right now I have to work at my Uni. and I just can't focus at anything. I have serious nervous disorder. I try to not show this, don't want to make myself look weak... because other people seem to be couping a lot better than me. As for me it's difficult... I try to learn, but every 25-30 Min's the images of war flash in front of me... Or this feeling of real hate toward Russian leaders or Russian army that have done all those horrible things...

AND it DOES make my life more difficult. I can't sleep well. I can't work. My heart feels bad. And in general I really do not feel so good.

Maybe I'll go to a doctor, but is there any other option? I don' t want to scare my parents... they love me so much and get very nervous if I say that something is wrong with me.

Any drugs for nerves?
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antigone
replied on November 30th, 2008
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It sounds like you are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This is common in people that witness war and soldiers that fight in wars. I am so sorry to hear about your country and the fighting there. Human tragedy is hard to deal with. Seeing people killed or injured is traumatic. It takes its toll on you. I suggest you see a psychiatrist or psychologist. Medications and therapy can help. You need to deal with this. Talk to your parents. Let them know how you feel and why. They love you and would not want to see you suffer with this. I hope you will get some help for this.
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