What does shell-shock mean?

Question

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Answer 1

During World War I (1914 - 1918) the Allied armies and German armies were facing each other in the north of France for nearly four years. The men fought from holes dug int he ground - "trenches" and it was difficult to attack. So, both sides started to use really large number of large artillery cannons. Many MILLIONS of shells were fired back and forth in continuous artillery attacks that lasted for days. The explosions were tremendous - so huge that men who were near the front lines were shocked into complete unconsciousness just by the force of the explosions of shells many yards away.

THousands of men had severe mental and physical effects from these bombardments - in some cases they had amnesia, they often had no visible wounds but would be found wandering in a daze, not knowing where they were going or who they were. In many cases this condition would last for many days or even months. This is the origin of the term shell-shocked.

Answer 2

Well...

It refers to a reaction to stressful conditions, first observed as a psychological event during wars in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, and the actual term came into vogue in World War I[1], and was seen as a "disease" caused by stress during wartime. It is what we now refer to as Post-traumatic stress disorder,[2] and is now known to have a much larger scope no longer reserved to wars.

It may also be noted that the phenomenon is not reserved to the modern age, merely the terminology associated with the reaction. People have been permanently affected by all kinds of violence since the dawn of time; it is just in the last couple of centuries that things have become peaceful enough for this to be a "condition" to be treated rather than a fact of daily life. And we consider ourselves to be such a civilized species...

Hope this helps...

Answer 3

The term Shell Shock was first used during WW1. It refers to mental inability of an individual to handle extremely stressful and violent situations. Now a days its called post traumatic stress disorder.
Its very common in war veterans and people who have been exposed to violence or been a victim of violence.
Sufferers become paranoic, develop schizophrenia and often are suicidal.
These symtoms can be lessened with the help of a therapist.

Answer 4

The note Bloody become appropriate to" Bloody Mary "The Daughter of King Henry the Vlll and Queen Catherine of Arragon his 1st spouse. She murdered many monks in retaliation who supported the Christian faith.Bloody Mary turned right into a religious Catholic.She also despatched many Christians to the Bloody Tower of London. They were also burnt on the stake as a Heretic, also some were finished.She finished woman Jane gray Who become Edwards inheritor to the throne.Mary then Reigned as Queen yet she lived a bitter and disadvantaged existence.She even had her Sister Princess Elizabeth arrested for Treason because she turned right into a Christian. yet she become released after swearing allegiance to Mary, on Marys lack of existence, Elizabeth received Succession to the Throne she became Queen Elizabeth l l .So the note bloody is comprehended as a swear note, often speaking. Bloody, ability to bleed, i.e. This Bloody conflict, (1st international conflict) Bloodied in conflict.

Answer 5

It's a war terminology for veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorders.
Certain sounds trigger bad memories of having been at war. Ex: If they hear a helicopter they have flashbacks of the vietnam war or the sound of firecrackers may make them relive the horrors of the time.

Answer 6

It means that the person witnessed a tragedy and is having mental problems because of it. It comes from the men that had a shell blow up near them in World War I.

Answer 7

Basically, it means to shock or surprise someone in a big way, that is out of the blue. The expression refers to soldiers who've been hit by ammunition (bullets,casing of a bullet= the shell).

Answer 8

an intolerance to military ballistics being fired at or near you. Intolerance being unable to maintain a balanced mind.

Answer 9

Shell shock is what we call post traumatic stress disorder it was fist call that decades ago I think