Moral injury can follow experiences that conflict with deeply held values. Learn how guilt and shame may appear, what can help, and how Veterans and loved ones can support recovery.
PTSD
Hypervigilance: Understanding the Constant Feeling of Being on Guard
Hypervigilance can make a Veteran or trauma survivor feel constantly alert for danger, even in places that are currently safe. Learn what it may look like, why it can happen, practical ways to lower the alarm response, and when to seek professional support.
Hypervigilance After Trauma: Understanding and Coping With Constant Alertness
Hypervigilance can keep a Veteran scanning for danger long after a traumatic event has ended. Learn why it happens, how it may affect daily life, and practical ways to feel safer and get support.
Hypervigilance: Understanding the Constant Need to Stay on Guard
Hypervigilance can make a person feel watchful, tense, and unable to relax, even when no immediate danger is present. Learn why it happens after trauma, practical ways to respond, and when professional support may help.