In military personnel who have served during wartime, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be __________, causing "family members to feel hurt, alienated, or discouraged, and then become angry or distant toward the partner."

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The word demoralizing means causing someone to lose confidence or hope, which accurately describes how PTSD can affect both the service member and their family members. The other answer choices do not fully capture the emotional toll that PTSD can have on relationships.

In Military Personnel Who Have Served During Wartime, Posttraumatic Stress