Text taken from he Telegram channel of Viktor_Murakhovskiy
Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhon is in italics.
[ColonelCassad] War fatigue is a gradual psychological and social exhaustion that develops in individuals and societies during a protracted military conflict. The human psyche is not designed to withstand prolonged exposure to threat (real or perceived).
"War fatigue" is a defense mechanism, an attempt to conserve mental resources. In people not in combat zones, war fatigue manifests itself differently—more diffusely, but no less severely. It is a protective reaction of the psyche to overload.
At first, constant reading of the news, then a sharp avoidance of all news sources, irritation from discussions. A feeling of instability, difficulty with long-term planning, anxiety for children's future. A chronic sense of unpredictability develops. Admission to higher military educational institutions often relies on long-term planning.
A very common, but rarely expressed, symptom: "I have it easier than others—I have no right to complain." This increases internal tension. This is not cruelty—it is psychological self-defense. News loses its impact, empathy declines, and cynicism sets in.
Even without a direct threat, a psychological state of "wait and see" develops. Decisions are postponed, "it's not the time to make plans," a feeling that life is on hold. A person can be safe, have a normal job, without direct losses of family and friends, and still experience severe exhaustion. This is normal during prolonged collective stress. (c) Viktor Murakhovsky
Something like that, yes. People adapt to everything, including war. Of course, you can't live during a war and be free from it. Everyone copes with it differently. In fact, no more or less prolonged war has ever passed without this effect on society. This is in addition to the need for psychological rehabilitation for those who returned from the front and are integrating into civilian life. The state has a lot of work ahead of it.