Were there records that ancient soldiers (Roman Era-Medieval Era) experienced symptoms related to PTSD?

by in_me_bum_mum
jschooltiger

Hi there -- while there is always room for more discussions, perhaps this section of our FAQ on PTSD in the past will prove to be helpful. (The short answer is that "PTSD" as a disorder is a product of modern psychology, so it's anachronistic to talk about ancient people having "PTSD," but symptoms of battle-related stress are attested.)