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lynn09 · Nov 15, 2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MINIME

Im just feel like sticking my tongue out on how this simple thread I started as a place to discuss has ended up I hope it gets deleted. SO Im sticking out my tongue.

Hey, MINIME! Actually, I think it's a great thread you started here. I've been trying to catch up and have read most of the posts; I'm not quite done, but I saw this most recent post from you and wanted to respond.

There have been numerous renamings, recategorizings, redefinings of psychiatric terms over the years, and most especially over the past 50+ or so, and I imagine PTSD and other conditions will continue to be redefined, etc., as doctors learn more about the specific characteristics.

In my personal opinion, I think of PTSD as an injury to the psyche that then produces certain symptoms and creates a psychological environment that can make the individual susceptible to the development of other psychological conditions or illnesses.

The field of modern psychology/psychiatry is still very young, relatively speaking. I don't think anyone has an absolute understanding of PTSD or many other conditions, illnesses, whatever whoever decides to call them. This is a continuing live debate even among the experts as they all try to reach a common viewpoint, approach, definition, etc. And, of course, you always have the insurance and pharmaceutical companies contributing their 2 cents worth, as well.

Anyway, I think this has been a good conversation on the subject and has given many people a lot to think about. No need to be disappointed in the outcome, MINIME - human life is messy sometimes, but that's how we learn and grow.