Bullet Fever

"Being sent to the countryside only helped some of the problems I've been having. This trauma started from the border way back when. Gunfire surrounding me in all directions with only dead peers and tight walls surrounding me; it's horrifyingly surreal. These feelings of anxiety and helplessness from the fighting stay with me to this day. Nothing is louder than a gunshot mixed with the screams and clashing of metal from your men. The feeling of drained hope as time seems to slow down when the bullet zooms toward you, an unstoppable force. The bullet aimed and meant for me zooms past as an "ack" can be heard behind me. Experiences like these haunt me to this day via episodes of delusional flashbacks. The ringing in my ears also survive to this day, but that's just a minor annoyance compared to the flashbacks. Now I reside here in the country, closer to the border that spawned these delusions. At least it is very calm here with the rolling hills and peaceful sunsets." - Alfred Power

Causes

This mental illness is caused by scarring events usually during combat. Reports of this illness skyrocketed after the invention of the Provector Pistols. The sound of these gunshots seem to break the mind during its period of vulnerability during stressful combat.

Symptoms

Mental delusions are the most common symptoms of Bullet Fever. Flashbacks, nightmares, and hallucinations are common forms of delusions associated with this illness.

Treatment

No total cure has been uncovered, but there are treatments that help lessen the anxiety. Moving to the countryside is often recommended because of the serene environment the country holds. Others include to go outside and to try new things in order to distract your mind from the terrors.

Cultural Reception

This illness caused many to avoid military service illegally. The public feared this illness as much as the recipients. Vindexian morale was lowered a good bit during this fear of the delusions.

Type

Mental

Cycle

Chronic, Acquired

Rarity

Uncommon