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Nov 03, 2019, 02:29 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2019
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Originally Posted by HD7970GHZ
Hi,
I just wanted to comment on this because I like the idea, and thought maybe some of what I know may help guide your decision.
As much as I like the idea for subtopics on PTSD - keep in mind that most people will probably not post on a specific subforum for PTSD, but rather in the main forums. It's quick and easy and most chance that others will reply and take part in the conversation / share insights.
Perhaps I am wrong - but I've noticed that posting in complex PTSD subforums (despite its popularity right now in the psychological community) does not draw nearly as many numbers compared to general PTSD forums.
Regardless, your request is valid and I would love to see a subsection about this topic! It is horrible how many suffer in silence.
If the goal is to create a safe specific location for survivors of abuse in military - then it is absolutely warranted!
If the goal is to generate more support, awareness and numbers - I don't know if it will work any better than posting on General PTSD sections where many more people already browse.
It has been contemplated to create a subsection for survivors of abuse in therapy - but we didn't have to. Instead we just post in Psychotherapy section.
Thanks,
HD7970ghz
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Thank you HD.
I think that it was not so much the need for the separate forum as much as the appearance that Combat PTSD always seems to be what most people think about veterans with PTSD. There are many veterans with MST PTSD, but there is a lack of awareness, AND the trauma continues in the military, like a hazing ritual of sorts. It just saddens me.
There are not many people on PC with MST, so there really is not a need for a separate forum. It is just hard to find any non-clinical support groups for this.
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