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Lack of initiative, “All or Nothing” behavior, Avoidance, Living in Extremes [Impact to Family & Friends] Family and friends begin to notice that the veteran either totally avoids tasks/ life circumstances or is fully engaged to the extreme. Sometimes it seems like the veteran can’t do what needs to be done without being told, but then is resistant to being told. Or other times, the veteran becomes so focused on a task that they loose orientation of day/time. They may work day and night at a seemingly non-essential task, only to crash and burn in the end.The family begins to accept this behavior as “normal” and their lives begin to revolve around whatever “extreme” the veteran is living in. They may become encouraged when a veteran DOES take initiative, and might put their responsibilities on hold, change their own plans or their world revolves around whatever “mission orientation”/”all or nothing” mode the veteran is in. [Survival Skills] 
Mission Orientation
Vet Readjustment & the Impact to Family & Friends | Veterans' Familes United Foundation
Survival Skills