All Quiet on the Western Front

Definition of Shell shock

As defined by medterms.com

Shell shock: The World War I name for what is known today as post-traumatic stress, this is a psychological disorder that develops in some individuals who have had major traumatic experiences (and, for example, have been in a serious accident or through a war). The person is typically numb at first but later has symptoms including depression, excessive irritability, guilt (for having survived while others died), recurrent nightmares, flashbacks to the traumatic scene, and overreactions to sudden noises. Post-traumatic stress became known as such in the 70s due to the adjustment problems of some Vietnam veterans.

...or those who've had family with young children come to visit. I love them all, but I am DEFINITELY not ready for kids right away. The picture to the right is me after only one day of "visiting". I hope natural family planning works...