Thousand Yard Stare -

: The term resurfaced during Vietnam, used by soldiers to describe peers who had the "life sucked out of them".

: When a person reaches the limits of human endurance, the mind may "go blank" to survive the moment. Thousand Yard Stare

: While rooted in military history, the same blank gaze is seen in victims of violence, accidents, or any severe psychological trauma. Cultural and Historical Impact : The term resurfaced during Vietnam, used by