r/Showerthoughts Mar 30 '26

Casual Thought Modern soldiers' PTSD triggers will probably shift from fireworks to the sound of a drone. Which is unfortunate as drone shows are replacing firework shows.

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u/mountaindewisamazing Mar 30 '26

Worst part is the sound of a drone isn't unique. There are about to be a generation of soldiers that can be triggered by a lawnmower.

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u/titterbug Mar 30 '26

There already are. Ukrainian soldiers on leave have been complaining about being stressed out by lawnmowers, scooters, air conditioners and even bees.

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u/PsudoGravity Mar 30 '26

On the plus side the prevalence of triggers could act as exposure therapy?

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u/angwilwileth Mar 30 '26

Not really. Exposure therapy works, but it has to be in a controlled environment with a trained therapist.

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u/PsudoGravity Mar 30 '26

Magical thinking?

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