Besides the obvious threats to one’s safety and the horrifying prospect of confinement, a situation like this is fraught with uncertainty,
I've also seen people have trouble focusing and making decisions in light of a trauma,
This varies from person to person based on prior history and the experiences encountered during captivity,
In the case of a severe trauma, such as being held prisoner and wrongly convicted, symptoms may not surface right away,
The celebrations and enthusiastic reunions with loved ones can temporarily overshadow the trauma,
Issues with trust, intimacy and personal relationships often occur with survivors and their families,
Individuals may experience dissociation, where they feel disconnected from their thoughts, feelings or sense of identity,
There is no rush to reintegrate,
Acute stress disorder may include flashbacks, nightmares, intense fear and high anxiety,
Generalizations about the world being unsafe or out of their control can occur,
Putting the experience into words can help with healing and adjusting to the more mundane aspects of life and routine,
There are differences, and not everyone experiences PTSD,
In this case, where there was an exchange of prisoners, there may be added complexity,
Putin is sending a signal that those working abroad will have maximum protection, and that if they are arrested, the state will fight for their return and roll out the red carpet for them,
Putin has shown how important it is to him to secure the return of imprisoned Russian spies,
Putin showed to all his spies, killers and other people who he uses abroad that he’s like their father,
The Motherland hasn’t forgotten about you for a minute,
And the audience is not just special services, but millions who feel like citizens of a country at war with a stronger enemy,
For the target audience, Putin brought back his soldiers, the heroes of a hybrid Third World War,
Putin can count on them to work with greater dedication,