Paroxysm80

Retired military here with PTSD. I'm not judging you in the least, and that nagging feeling you're getting is due to ignorance on your part and others. PTSD can result from nearly any life threatening traumatic situation. Rape survivors, combat veterans, car accident victims, and yes... industrial workers get PTSD.

You're not weak (or weaker than Soldiers). You're fighting that battle we all hope no one else experiences. Keep your chin up; your perseverance shows strength :)

Edit: Changed to "traumatic" as its more correct.

I like the fact you were honest with this answer.

I just wanted to say that I love this AMA. You're very well spoken, intelligent, and honest. Thanks for doing this.

Throwaways don't always ensure honesty.

There's obviously some outliers, but that's overwhelmingly correct. ---Retired USAF.