Facts about stress

Looking into research on the internet I wanted to find out what the effects of stress can have on someone. The reason for looking into this research is because, we want of the characters he can't cope he is losing his mind. For us as actors to able to show that in our show we need to research different reasons which help us get a sense of how to play that certain character.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder?

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects people who have suffered a terrifying experience like a violent attack, car crash or earthquake. Sufferers often have recurrent nightmares of their ordeal and may feel guilty about their survival. They may also suffer from vivid memories or flashbacks - reliving the event through sounds, smells or feelings that seem as real as they did at the time. Post-traumatic stress disorder was first recognised as 'shell shock' in veterans of the First World War.

What is depression?

People with depression may have feelings of sadness that persist for weeks, months or years. They can experience different symptoms, including lack of energy and motivation, weight and appetite changes, sleep problems, anxiety and tearfulness. Some sufferers feel suicidal. About 15% of people will have a bout of severe depression at some point in their lives. However, the exact number of people with depression is hard to estimate because many people do not get help, or are not formally diagnosed with the condition.

Each of these our examples we can put into the piece to relate to how the character should be acting. Also by researching this information I have found it really interesting because, I have been able to find interesting key facts of how the brain actually works.  And how different parts of your brain works.

The factors Of Depression and Post-traumatic stress disorder is because, our character is going through a lot ever since his wife to be killed herself. He is lost and doesn't know who he is anymore.  Personally I think by researching different effects it may have on it will be a good starting stone for the research.