Combat Trauma by James D. Johnson

Author:James D. Johnson [Johnson, James D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Psychopathology, Stress Disorders; Post-Traumatic, Psychology, Mental Illness, Medical, General, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Veterans - psychology, War neuroses, Psychiatry, Combat Disorders
ISBN: 9781442204348
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2010-07-31T23:00:00+00:00

11

Hypervigilance, Startle,

and Concentration

Hypervigilance

Spending so much time in the jungle, sloshing across open rice paddies, riding exposed on boats to areas of operation, never knowing what or who might be waiting to kill us, we were trained to always be hypervigilant. Not to be vigilant could mean being killed or having a buddy killed. Being on constant guard did not cease when we landed in the States at tour’s end. Awareness of our surroundings is still automatic. Feeling like we are always in possible danger or being always on alert for tragedy often takes its toll.

A tree line is an emotionally forbidden place for John Adame. He refuses to walk into any tree line. He also must have a night light on, because he wants to see what is around him immediately if need be.

There is constantly a newsreel-type of event going on in Frank Martinolich’s head. This newsreel is from Vietnam and is for situations that come up, especially the unexpected ones. He is aware of multiple conversations simultaneously and can separate them. Frank sees all movement around him, no matter how subtle. Sudden noises will make him react.

Once a very trusting person who loved to be a part of a crowd, Ron Miriello is always very suspicious of whoever is nearby. When possible, he chooses not to be a part of a crowd. When he is in a crowd, he tries to position himself where he can see everyone. Having a line of sight and the best view of all entrance and exit locations is automatic.

Likewise, it is best not to get too close to Guy P. Moore unless you are one of his trusted friends. He, too, always has an exit plan in the event something happens.

In a restaurant or any other building, Roy Moseman (as well as Erol Tuzcu) will always sit with his back to the wall, even if he must sit in the rear of the room. Roy always wants to be able to see what is going on around him. Roy says,

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