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Originally Posted by Pfrog
Proud of you for firmly stating what it is that you want and need and not accepting or settling for incorrect titles/labels in lieu thereof!
I spelled it out in my profile under "Support & Information For" where it asks what "My Mental Health Concerns" are ... Still, it would be more appropriate if it were a listed as a distinct category under "Primary Concern", "Secondary Concern", and "Additional Concern" ...
Hope you are not only heard, but are also successful in your attempt to get it added.
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Pfrog!
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Thanks Pfrog, I do too. It doesn't seem fair to have to "settle" if there is a suitable alternative. I, and many other individuals, including professionals, believe Complex PTSD is its own voice, just like depression, BPd, etc, etc.
This appears to come down purely to whether it is detailed as such in the DSM. But the efficacy of the diagnostic criteria and the DSM has been in question for ages, and PTSD/Complex Trauma is one of those areas. I think it would be wiser to heed the growing literature supporting this diagnosis, and listen to the individuals given this diagnosis over the DSM, which can take years to reflect actual changes in psychology.