With 5 fractures in one leg, strong painkillers have been my friend. In T2K where painkillers (aside from alcohol) could be very scarce, I reckon recovering from serious injury would be a thoroughly miserable experience. I can definitely imagine scenarios where wounded soldiers would seriously consider suicide. I think the pain and suffering involved in a drawn out recovery could inflict significant mental trauma all by itself.
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