PTSD didn't seem to be acknowledged medically until WW1 (then known as Shell Shock). How were those afflicted by PTSD viewed before that time? How were the condition's symptoms viewed, if they were acknowledged at all?

by SKIKS
Doe22

There's always room for more posts on any topic, but you may want to check out the FAQ section on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Beyond that, a search for PTSD will also bring up several threads that may be informative.