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 post-trauma 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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