Summary

The article “My Best Friend Died by Suicide. I Wish I Had Seen the Warning Signs” by Daniel Magruder explores the causes and consequences of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 

The text begins with Magruder confessing that Neil Landsberg, his best friend and colleague in the military, committed suicide six years ago. Magruder explains that Landsberg suffered from PTSD and that he could not benefit from treatment in time to save him.

The article continues with Magruder recalling his first meeting with Landsberg back in 2002, when they were both cadets in the Air Force. Landsberg demonstrated exceptional strength and resilience, becoming the best in the class. Magruder reports that Landsberg completed his training a year earlier than him. 

Later, a plane crash near Baghdad killed three soldiers that both Magruder and Landsberg knew. This tragedy clearly affected Landsberg, but he refused to talk about his feelings. Magruder admits that soldiers were not very familiar with the concept...