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Originally Posted by Polekat
Mental illness can have many different facets and causes. Take an otherwise "normal" functioning brain and introduce toxins or considerable stress, and the brain will defend itself in various ways that can alter your perceptions. Remove these external pressures, and eventually over time the brain can heal itself, even rebuilding pathways.
However, if the cause is genetic, or a defect at birth, the condition is irreversible and requires life long management.
I am not speaking of traumatic brain injuries, from which there is no return.
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Hi Pole cat. I'm not trying to disrespect, but this is a illness that I have. New studies show yes ptsd in childhood trauma can cause brain damage. There is no research I've come across that states the brain can heal and build new pathways to cure ptsd. From my understanding there is no overcoming all forms of ptsd. In cases like myself I have talk therapy and meds to help control symptoms not heal or overcome ptsd.
http://med.stanford.edu/news_release...h/carrion.html
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