I got out of the Marines five years ago and I still cannot wear headphones or sit with my back to a door and I am tired of explaining hypervigilance to people who think I am just being difficult.
More people experience this than they realize.
The body's learned wisdom for survival becomes a prison when the threat has passed but the nervous system hasn't received the message.
“Where Are You with Veterans & Military Families?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.