Is Tommy Shelby Mentally Ill?

One of the major symptoms of PTSD is "recurrent, unwanted distressing memories or dreams of the traumatic event"[1]. A number of characters in Peaky Blinders appear to suffer from it, the most notable ones being Thomas Shelby, Arthur Shelby Jr., and Danny Whizz-Bang

Danny Whizz-Bang

Daniel Owen, known as Danny Whizz-Bang, was a former comrade of Tommy and a loyal member of the Peaky Blinders. Danny fought alongside Tommy in the war, but departed Birmingham shortly after their return, relocating to London while allowing everyone in Birmingham believing him dead.

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What condition does Thomas Shelby have?

Following the X-Rays he was forced to take at the sanatorium where Ruby was treated and died, Tommy also gets a diagnosis. His lungs are clear of tuberculosis, but he has developed a tuberculoma.

Has Tommy Shelby got PTSD?

PEAKY Blinders star Cillian Murphy has revealed his character Tommy Shelby's PTSD will become "deeper and more dangerous" as life for his gang gets worse. The character has been plagued with post-traumatic stress disorder since returning from the first World War at the start of the series.