Are there any records of PTSD before WW1?

by gingerale333

I've been interested in the literature that suggests PTSD is more of a physical affliction vs. emotional, due in part mostly to blast exposure. So that left me wondering if there are records that indicate similar rates of PTSD (i realize this is only one of the names given to the syndrome) before the technological advances of the World Wars.

Iphikrates

I don't mean to discourage further debate, but there's a number of good answers on this in the FAQ. For the Greek and Assyrian evidence, see my post and that of u/kookingpot here. For the Roman world see u/sapere_avde's post here.