We do not have to conform to a western terminology that does not frame our experiences and emotions correctly. PTSD implies the cessation of trauma, and trauma hasnโt ceased in Gaza in a long time.
Been seeing the term PTSD casually thrown in discussions about mental health in Gaza and I just wanna remind everyone that PTSD should NOT be a universal term, and that the tools that measure it do not capture the palestinian experience accurately.
In a setting where another trauma is more likely than unlikely, such as Gaza, persistent distress is appropriate, and constant fear is legitimate. Using a term like PTSD in Gaza draws a terrible parallel between experiencing anxiety while safe, and living the continuous trauma.
According to Al-Jazeera investigation, the bombs used in the last israeli aggression on Gaza are GBU-31 and 39-winged, which are highly explosive and destructive.
These Bombs used to penetrate heavily fortified military sites are using to attack civilians.
#GazaUnderAttack
Our deep condolences for the tragic death of one of the few Neurologists in #GazaStrip, the Palestinian Dr. Moeen Alalool with his five children, as a result of the #Israeli bombing of his house in Wahda street in #Gaza city #Gaza_Under_Attack
Dima Rami Ifranji, 16 year old, was killed in the Israeli airstrike that targeted Abo-Alouf building in Gaza.
The rest of her family is still under rubble. #GazaUnderAttack