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Old 03-08-2006, 11:34 AM
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Yep... basically it works of timespan! Acute is less than three months of symptoms, Chronic is more than 3 months of symptoms, and purdy described complex so well. Thanks purdy... very nice explanation of complex PTSD.

I struggle to comprehend myself that anyone can have PTSD if it isn't complex... meaning that you either have PTSD or you have a lesser disorder that has been misdiagnosed, ie. GAD or the like. Some physicians are getting way too loose with the PTSD diagnosis for my liking, being that some are just handing it out if you sprained your ankle, or broke your arm or something... which is bullshit. You can't get PTSD from stupid, insignificant aspects within life, it must be trauma to the extent of life threatning events, actions or witnessing. Child abuse is forms fit into this, spousal abuse generally fits into this, major motor accidents, rape, torture, war, etc etc...

Anyway... I am starting to ramble about one of my pet hates... PTSD diagnosis.
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