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Post by uncommonman on Apr 8, 2018 1:21:39 GMT -8
I saw this reddit tread and thought it could be interesting for those who play/rin games taking place during medieval times: How severe was PTSD for soldiers in medieval time periods? reddit.com/comments/8ampek
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Post by Kainguru on Apr 9, 2018 6:28:06 GMT -8
It wasn’t recognised so figures are dubious at best. For context, though a later time period, consider that in WWI the condition we now call PTSD was labelled ShellShock: and that was for those lucky enough to be treated as many more were simply executed in the field for cowardice by their commanding officers. Aaron
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Post by uncommonman on Apr 9, 2018 7:02:02 GMT -8
It wasn’t recognised so figures are dubious at best. For context, though a later time period, consider that in WWI the condition we now call PTSD was labelled ShellShock: and that was for those lucky enough to be treated as many more were simply executed in the field for cowardice by their commanding officers. Aaron But it does bring up an interesting area of role-playing most haven't thought about. www.folgerdigitaltexts.org/html/1H4.html#line-2.3.39
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Post by Kainguru on Apr 9, 2018 7:50:29 GMT -8
Absolutely - the old sagas are full of tragic heroes who become cowards and either die in disgrace or seeking redemention (either way, they generally die) Henry V by Shakespeare is full of many characters who you could see their faults, that require Henry denounce them as part of becoming worthy of his title, as symptomatic of PTSD. Even Falstaff, he became a knight so he must have had some true virtue to begin with - could his early experiences had led to his alcoholism and dishonourable lifestyle/conduct. Aaron
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Post by fredrix on Apr 9, 2018 12:37:48 GMT -8
I’m pretty convinced that some of the wilder ideas of myth and magic from the dark ages etc might have their seed in what we now call PTSD
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Post by Yeoman Colubris on Apr 28, 2018 21:47:16 GMT -8
As a nurse, this is one of my favorite games to play at work. I come across injury and disease with horrifying consequences that we simply fix now and wonder, "How would this look to a medieval peasant?"
Usually the answer is witches.
Stroke or CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and "mini-Stroke" or TIA (transient ischemic attack) in their many incarnations spring immediately to mind. Dude's just walking around one day and suddenly all he can speak is gibberish. He knows what he's trying to say, but noodle spoon apple in the fence-forest.
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Post by natebob on Apr 29, 2018 12:08:13 GMT -8
As a nurse, this is one of my favorite games to play at work. I come across injury and disease with horrifying consequences that we simply fix now and wonder, "How would this look to a medieval peasant?" Usually the answer is witches. Stroke or CVA (cerebrovascular accident) and "mini-Stroke" or TIA (transient ischemic attack) in their many incarnations spring immediately to mind. Dude's just walking around one day and suddenly all he can speak is gibberish. He knows what he's trying to say, but noodle spoon apple in the fence-forest. Hypernatremia/encephalopathy - temporary insanity
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Post by Monkeyfun Dave on Apr 29, 2018 17:00:46 GMT -8
I recommend watching "Macbeth" with Michael Fassbender. The inherent beauty of Shakespeare is the ability to reinterpret, of course. I believe that Fassbender's Macbeth is suffering from PTSD, which is leading down the path of treachery. This is really defined in the opening battle and motivates his actions throughout the play - an interpretation I had never seen before and found to be fascinating.
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