Monday, March 9, 2009

Egg Day, v.3

Definition from Wikipedia:
Combat stress reaction, in the past commonly known as shell shock or battle fatigue, is a military term used to categorize a range of behaviours resulting from the stress of battle which decrease the combatant's fighting efficiency. The most common symptoms are fatigue, slower reaction times, indecision, disconnection from one's surroundings, and inability to prioritize. Combat stress reaction is generally short-term and should not be confused with acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other long-term disorders attributable to combat stress although any of these may commence as a combat stress reaction.

Addendum by Susan Story to Wikipedia definition:
Combat stress reaction may also be found in mothers after early morning battles with child over his failure to even consider eating eggs. The most common symptoms in this case are raised voices, extreme fatigue, indecision as to whether this fight is even worth it, and dramatic throwing away of eggs into trash can. Fortunately the symptoms are short-lived as child must get on bus to go to school. The only known lingering symptoms are a bad mood from starting the day in such an awful manner in the first place and the dread felt by mother in anticipating the next egg battle.

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