Is it normal to experience anxiety many years later even after war?

Yes, it's normal. One of my uncles was in the war and he developed PTSD. He had a breakdown once while working in the city and way the most of his family treated him makes me sick. They actually tried to make me fear him but it turned out that there was really no need. He is a good person. I now he's on medication but I'm not sure if he has ever see a therapist for what happened. If you haven't, I think you should give a trauma therapist a try. I think it could really help you. I remember reading something from a few years ago that said that many veterans were learning how to skateboard as a way to deal with PTSD. Wear a helmet if you try it and I wish you luck with this! :)

Being able to come forward with what you are feeling is a big step, and being able to realize what is making you anxious and upset is very important. If what you are feeling has been interfering with your daily life then don't feel bad about asking for help.

Well, I wouldn't say that getting over a mental illness is easy, but it does sound like PTSD and it is very normal for veterans. Unfortunately it wasn't really recognized as a disorder until a while after the First World War, but there have always been stories of former soldiers experiencing trauma long after the battles are over. While I don't have PTSD, I have been treated for an anxiety disorder, and getting over it has been a long road but it is definitely worth it. Many countries have specific support for veterans suffering from mental disorders (although there is unfortunately still a lot of stigma around it in some places) and you can probably find a lot of information about where to get help on the internet. I would suggest you find the appropriate resources and book an appointment as soon as you can--you'll be glad you did.

diagnosis excellent . Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is the case . nothing to be worried about , visit a doc for a few sessions .. you'll be fine in no time.

First of all, thank you for serving our country. Second, I know it can seem a little embarssing or make you feel weak asking for help. But, I think the only way to get past these feelings is going to talk to a counselor who specializes in PTSD. You don't have to go to a group meeting, you do a one on one session and it's completely anonomous. I promise you it will help. I hope you find the peace your looking for!

Yes, it is a thing called Post-Traumatic stress disorder and you can read all about it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posttraumatic_stress_disorder

Taking paxil and xanax with the occasional cannabis use will help ALOT, you will be back to your good old self again in no time.