Effects of PTSD On U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle
Christopher Scott Kyle was a U.S. Navy Seal and was also known as "Legend" for being the deadliest sniper in U.S. history. Kyle's four successful tours in Iraq were served with great peril. Long-term exposure to explosions, screaming, yelling, and killing created a perfect environment for a mental disorder such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to develop. With each tour Chris embarked on, the development of PTSD and the symptoms along with it became increasingly visible to people around him including his wife, Taya Kyle. Chris continued to pile on more kills during each tour and eventually the weight of the guilt was a major cause of his PTSD. When Chris was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 2009, he had the support of his family, therapists, and hobbies that resolved his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Aside from being the most lethal sniper in the U.S., Chris Kyle had a autobiographical book "American Sniper" released in 2012 to explain the daily environment of living as a U.S. Navy Seal serving in Iraq. One of Chris Kyle's hobbies involved visiting an institute that held war veterans affected by PTSD. On February 2, 2013, the tragic death of Chris Kyle was caused by a Marine Corps veteran suffering from PTSD. Chris Kyle's life is still revered to this day and was celebrated with the release of the movie "American Sniper." The movie accurately portrays the life of Chris Kyle and the sacrifices required to be a war veteran. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared February 2nd the be "Chris Kyle Day", in memory of the valiant sniper.