Since the war, many people have been living with anxiety that affects daily life, work, family and quality of life.
Many feel that anxiety is “less serious” than a physical injury — but that is not true. Severe anxiety can damage your ability to function and earn a living exactly as a physical injury can.
Common symptoms of anxiety after a war
- Fear of sirens and loud noises
- Difficulty leaving the house
- Constant hypervigilance
- Nightmares
- Panic attacks
- A decline in functioning
💡 Worth knowing
You do not have to have been “close” to the fighting to develop anxiety. Exposure to sirens, the loss of a sense of safety and the news from the war are enough to cause a real psychological injury.
Does anxiety qualify for recognition?
In certain cases — yes. Recognition as a hostile-action casualty, or a general disability allowance, may be granted for severe anxiety caused by the war.
Recognition depends on:
- A proven connection between the anxiety and the events of the war
- The severity of the impairment to your functioning
- Appropriate medical documentation
You should not have to face this alone
At Yad Otefet we help people living with anxiety and PTSD understand which entitlements may be open to them.
Anxiety after a war is a normal human response to an abnormal situation — and there are rights that go with it.
Living with anxiety since the war?
An initial consultation — we will check your entitlement with no obligation
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