Ok so dont tell anyone the truth... It might change the outcome in that a person who is constantly frustrated because healing isnt taking place has high expectations and loses all hope.... I am concerned that a person with PTSD doesnt truly accept their diagnosis if they dont realize that it never goes away. There are many ppl here who were never told this and are plunged into deep depression when after functioning in a livable level ( with much therapy I might add) the PTSD rears its head again and they have not a clue what is going on.

Some people who are not told about the generally serious nature of this beast PTSD might even believe they can battle it away by themselves. IMO. People need to know that feeling like you have "no identity" as the OP feels is common, and can lessen with therapy, but not to be disappointed nor surprised if in the future the feeling returns, it is the nature of the beast-- and yes, knowledge is power.

Is it something any of us want to hear? No. But even now there is an article on site about a genetic predisposition .. How is that going to be cured?

If someone is given the dx of PTSD then it's there. Can people suffer less or more with it than another Yes.. But the nature of the beast is basically the same for everyone... Even though it is vastly different for each one of us. I mean, when PTSD is ... Its like all the files of the brain are dumped on the floor... And anxiety rules ( it is an anxiety disorder)
It is a huge war... We must pick which battles are imortant for us to win/ overcome.

((Hellion)) if you feel this is OT let me know and I will have a mod edit it.