Depression, anxiety and PTSD are on the rise amongst veterans. It is not an uncommon fact these days to read more about veterans struggling with depression. In the past, there was little support for this, and nobody knew what was happening with soldiers who came back from the battlefield. Nobody took care of their mental health.

It is difficult to know how to deal in a situation like this, when you don't know where to turn. A lot of people simply think it is part of the process and it will pass in time. However, by not dealing with it you will find that it is going to become worse. You will find that there will be other things that will crop up which are going to be difficult to cope with on your own as well.

Your family, friends and work colleagues may not understand what you are going through. This is why it is important to talk to someone that understands you. There are people who specialize with war veterans. There are groups that you can join up with. There are other veterans who will discuss their major issues with you and you will talk about coping mechanisms.

There were hundreds and hundreds of vets who came back from Vietnam and people found that there was more of a problem that they were having to deal with. There was more support offered. A lot of these vets had trouble coping in the home. They would have mood swings, losing their temper a lot the time. Flashbacks can be set off any point in time.

A lot of war vets can't cope in this type of a situation and turn to other methods as a form of escape. A lot of the time, you may want to have a drink, which could lead up to an addiction. Drugs can be problematic as well. There are war vets who have many family problems, which leads them to becoming abusive. They may end up divorcing their spouse in a case like this.

Often people isolate themselves, preferring not to go out and isolate themselves. This is a new way of life which they are not used to. They may remember that they used to have friends and family that they used to sit outside on the porch with and simply chat over a cup of coffee. However, getting used to this lifestyle is not easy. Your emotions start to take over and you may feel as if you are losing control.

Vets who get back and try to adjust will often become confused because they don't know why they are feeling in a particular way. They won't be able to explain their mental state of mind. However, this is something that you need to be patient. This is why it is a good idea to work with others that are going through the same thing. A lot of people enjoy connecting with other vets in a group.

Something like this can destroy families. The family is so grateful to have the soldier back in one piece. However, there is a lot that they are not aware of and what they will be dealing with emotionally. It can lead to mood swings within the person, temper tantrums, and many other disorders. It is important for the vet to realize that they are unable to cope on their own and they need to seek help.