Hehe, I guess that is a fine example of taking something a bit too literally! Thanks for explaining that.

I think you are missing why carer's are told that they need to accept that their loved one has PTSD. You weren't on the forum when that discussion took place. Many, many carers were coming here saying things like "he/she just needs to change back to how they were before the accident/trauma/deployment" or that "if they don't go back to the way they were, I'm leaving them!" We both know that is impossible. The PTSD and the event that caused it needs to be accepted because how can you move forward if you deny what you need to move forward from?

I do not know if someday there will be a cure for PTSD or not. I know that one does not exist now. I sure hope they find a cure! Wouldn't that be grand? I base my beliefs on the here and now, not what ifs. This forums information and hence advice is based on the here and now. Right now, no cure exists. In order for this forum to function it has to be based on reality not hopeful what ifs in the future. I hope this helps you see the bigger picture and gain some understanding on why we all approach the subject in this manner.

I have sure enjoyed this Spirit. I have learned a lot about myself from this thread and have seen it through your eyes. It was truly a pleasure.

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