Thank you for a very thorough explanation of this. I have seen therapists, but I have never been "diagnosed" with anything. I do know I suffer from Panic Attacks and depression, but when I read some of the symptoms of PTSD and its link to my childhood abuse trauma, I believe there may be a potential. I guess I will have to ask my therapist for a diagnosis. I am currently seeing a Marriage Family Therapist, so my guess is only a Psychiatrist or Psychologist can make these diagnoses?

--sarc