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22-09-2007, 03:48 AM
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Yes very good point Bec. The two are definitely not the same, and people with PTSD can be very sensitive regarding their experiences, and rightly so. PTSD is the most serious of the anxiety disorders. Though I personally am still unsure of the nature of secondary PTSD and its differences from the usual PTSD. Perhaps there should be an article in the Information section outlining the differences.
Last edited by Kathy; 22-09-2007 at 03:50 AM.
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22-09-2007, 03:57 AM
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Although this is from a professional point of view.. I think it defines it rather well... Secondary PTSD - an Overview
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22-09-2007, 03:58 AM
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Ah thank you Bec, I will read it. |
22-09-2007, 04:01 AM
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Also this one.. lol sorry slow on the posting today: Secondary Trauma |
22-09-2007, 05:36 AM
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i can see how some people can separate PTSD and secondary PTSD, but i also think that in some situations someone can have both in various degrees.
A lot of my issues are from secondary PTSD, however, after getting beat and battered, especially after a severe beating, someone can develop PTSD symptoms. each incident of physical abuse is traumatic. and 3 years of it can really affect someone. and every situation is different. i dont take anything away from anyone who has PTSD or secondary PTSD. each has their own sitaution and no 2 situations are exactly the same. if 2 people standing together saw or went thru something traumatic, one may be affected more then the other. as in the case of the US army. a unit will be in hardcore combat and see and experience the same thing, but only a few of them develop PTSD.
And from my experience living with my husband and his PTSD, i can relate to him in a lot of ways, not every way, but we do share a lot of the same feelings and issues. I am not the kind of person who will say I relate to EVERYTHING you are going thru. i might be able to relate to a few things, but no one can ever relate fully to someone elses experiences.  |
22-09-2007, 05:43 AM
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If you don't mind me asking, who diagnosed you, and do you recall your precise diagnosis? |
22-09-2007, 05:59 AM
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the counselor i was refered to see after the last incident between my husband and i, did an intake assessment and diagnosed me with PTSD and depressive tendancies. its just a mild degree, but she has never mentioned secondary whatsoever. so my apt today, im going to ask her about it. |
22-09-2007, 06:12 AM
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this is a thread i posted when i first found this group last year... it might explain a little bit of whats happened to me even before i met my husband and he deployed... and why i think the way i do now. Husband has PTSD |
22-09-2007, 09:13 AM
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Ah thank you for sharing that, I hadn't realized you had been here last year! Suppose it would help if I looked at your join date!  | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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