I do not see my diagnosis of PTSD as a "label". The term "label" has a very negative connotation to it. I was given a diagnosis. I'm not sure what "it" is referring to here. The label?

Well, if someone uses my diagnosis of PTSD as a means to label me, then yes, it can be detrimental if said person has some sort of control over me or someone who I look up to and respect their opinion all of a sudden offers up opinions all willy-nilly. A lot of PTSDers are sensitive and the last thing we need are people whose opinions mean a lot to us to slap the label on and refer to us as a herd.

We are still individuals. Just because we have PTSD doesn't mean we lose our individualism. Labels strip people of that, and that is detrimental, hurtful, and most of all ignorant.

Best,
Rachel