Did soldiers from earlier wars (pre 19th century) suffer from PTSD or face similar problems returning home that veterans face today?

by Not_a_Jawa

Are there any records of what it was like for returning soldiers after their campaigns and did they suffer similar hardships to what soldiers of today experience? Especially before the invention gun and artillery.

Searocksandtrees

Not discouraging additional direct responses, but fyi, you can get started on this topic in the FAQ. There have also been many most posts, so a quick search for 'PTSD' or 'post traumatic' will turn them up.