Not long ago, soldiers suffering from CSR were considered to be combat failures. They were often labelled as cowards or disciplinary cases and were punished accordingly. We know now that most of these soldiers were suffering from a CSR.

CSR is real! The recognition of CSR as a real condition represents a positive and enlightened change in attitude which will have a significant impact on it's management in future conflicts. It is a normal reaction to a very abnormal situation. War! It does not constitute a psychiatric illness, but incorrectly managed, it may easily become one.

Before we talk about combat or operational stress and stress reactions it will first be helpful to discuss exactly what is stress and how it can affect you.

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