Post by dianarmartinez on Jun 13, 2024 4:46:06 GMT
Could you say that being an amnesiac can potentially develop other mental health issues?
Although, the reading does not state that Mikey has other mental illnesses directly. We can assume that he probably has other mental illnesses. Like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, or Anxiety. He does remember some memories after the war, but anything prior is not possible. He could think about his memories for a long time. This could potentially affect his view of the world. He can become obsessed with trying to figure out what happened. He could become obsessed with the memories that come up at random times. This can elevate his anxiety and even cause depression unless he sees a professional. Amnesia is a symptom caused by the war. He chooses to alienate himself from the rest of the world. He chooses to be independent. This can be a cause of understanding that he has to take care of himself and probably should not rely on others like his roommates. This highlights the effects of wars on common people who had to participate in them.
Although, the reading does not state that Mikey has other mental illnesses directly. We can assume that he probably has other mental illnesses. Like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, or Anxiety. He does remember some memories after the war, but anything prior is not possible. He could think about his memories for a long time. This could potentially affect his view of the world. He can become obsessed with trying to figure out what happened. He could become obsessed with the memories that come up at random times. This can elevate his anxiety and even cause depression unless he sees a professional. Amnesia is a symptom caused by the war. He chooses to alienate himself from the rest of the world. He chooses to be independent. This can be a cause of understanding that he has to take care of himself and probably should not rely on others like his roommates. This highlights the effects of wars on common people who had to participate in them.