What does a cure look like?

leomama · Jun 22, 2017 at 10:51 PM

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If it's a 'disability' then why aren't those that are diagnosed with it automatically approved for disability benefits when they apply?It's because it's a disorder,with varying degrees of symptoms and problems for each person that has it,just being diagnosed with it doesn't make it a disability.

There's a big difference in a disorder and a disability.Some people with PTSD(or cPTSD) do become disabled from it,unable to function,unable to work while others have or do find ways to manage their condition and are able to be high functioning and work a job.Each person is different.

I was told after quite a few years of therapy that I still have constant,chronic PTSD(cPTSD),but I don't consider myself disabled,I have learned to live with my disorder and constantly work to manage my symptoms.I am not considered disabled by any MH professionals,I have an illness that I will always have.No different than any other illness,such as high blood pressure or diabetes that can be managed but not cured.

I'm sorry if you have been disabled by PTSD,not everyone is though.

you think ppl with disabilities can't work?

RubyRae · Jun 22, 2017 at 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by leomama

I am talking about a work related term.

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you think ppl with disabilities can't work?

I get the feeling you will just try to debate anything and everything that's said here,so I think I'm going to pass on trying to discuss this with you.

leomama · Jun 22, 2017 at 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RubyRae

I get the feeling you will just try to debate anything and everything that's said here,so I think I'm going to pass on trying to discuss this with you.

that's cool but you were the one attacking me which is why I started my own thread on another forum , and you went on that one too.

reb569 · Jun 23, 2017 at 01:35 AM

I personally find CPTSD to be very problematic, however it has not impacted my ability to work. Has it impacted how well I've done at work? Most likely, without it I probably would be in a totally different position, or even different line of work and probably doing much better. But it hasn't prevented me from working and doing a great job at my level.

I don't think anyone here is trying to negate anyone's opinion or circumstances. It really just boils down to everyone being unique and being impacted differently by CPTSD or PTSD.

leomama · Jun 23, 2017 at 06:43 AM

I think there is a lot of misunderstanding going on here which is why I moved my discussion over, to no avail, I got attacked there too. Actual cases of ptsd that are disabling require rehabilitation.

RubyRae · Jun 23, 2017 at 07:26 AM

Yes,I do believe there's a misunderstanding going on.

PTSD means Post traumatic stress disorder.It's a mental problem that develops after experiencing or witnessing a life threatening event (trauma) diagnosed by a mental health professional and treated with medications and psychotherapy.

I'm not sure why you keep saying it's a disability for sure and you also said in your other thread it's a physical problem that requires a physical solution.It's a mental condition not a physical condition.Maybe you are misunderstanding what PTSD is?

I am sorry that you perceive my opinions as attacks,they are not,they are merely opinions.

RubyRae · Jun 23, 2017 at 07:32 AM

PTSD Awareness Means Knowing It?s a Treatable Condition

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-...d/what-is-ptsd

leomama · Jun 23, 2017 at 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyRae

Yes,I do believe there's a misunderstanding going on.

PTSD means Post traumatic stress disorder.It's a mental problem that develops after experiencing or witnessing a life threatening event (trauma) diagnosed by a mental health professional and treated with medications and psychotherapy.

I'm not sure why you keep saying it's a disability for sure and you also said in your other thread it's a physical problem that requires a physical solution.It's a mental condition not a physical condition.Maybe you are misunderstanding what PTSD is?

I am sorry that you perceive my opinions as attacks,they are not,they are merely opinions.

I'm glad you all don't have the level of ptsd I am talking about. Medication treats the symptoms. Therapy gives you tools to deal with the problems. Both of these require daily effort. I find it interesting and amusing that rather then leaning and expressing empathy , you're all trying to correct me. I thought this was a mental health support forum. I sure hope that some newly diagnosed person doesn't wander in here . Some of us get diagnosed by the social security psychiatrists, I'm thinking we need a different forum. Good for you your psychic injuries aren't that severe. Some of us weren't so fortunate.

RubyRae · Jun 23, 2017 at 08:05 AM

Maybe you would receive more empathy and support if you weren't so adamant about what PTSD(or CPTSD) means to you and classifying yourself as having a completely different disorder than anyone else and using derogatory comments and remarks towards us.

We are all here for the same illnesses,PTSD and CPTSD,with varying degrees of impact on each person.We are all sharing our own exoeriences but you keep mocking us for what we say.

It's one thing to speak of your own experiences and another to apply your experiences to everyone else.Just because our experiences differ from yours doesn't mean we don't have true PTSD or severe PTSD or that we don't struggle.

That being said,this feels like beating a dead horse,so I'm out.

leomama · Jun 23, 2017 at 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyRae

Maybe you would receive more empathy and support if you weren't so adamant about what PTSD(or CPTSD) means to you and classifying yourself as having a completely different disorder than anyone else and using derogatory comments and remarks towards us.

We are all here for the same illnesses,PTSD and CPTSD,with varying degrees of impact on each person.We are all sharing our own exoeriences but you keep mocking us for what we say.

It's one thing to speak of your own experiences and another to apply your experiences to everyone else.Just because our experiences differ from yours doesn't mean we don't have true PTSD or severe PTSD or that we don't struggle.

That being said,this feels like beating a dead horse,so I'm out.

I'm not looking for empathy and support, I've given up. This is not the place. Im just astounded at the attitudes here. And I'm mocking you? You keep telling me ptsd can be cured. That's cool. Is insulin a cure for diabetes? Or is it a treatment method?

RubyRae · Jun 23, 2017 at 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by leomama

I'm not looking for empathy and support, I've given up. This is not the place. Im just astounded at the attitudes here. And I'm mocking you? You keep telling me ptsd can be cured. That's cool. Is insulin a cure for diabetes? Or is it a treatment method?

That's absolutely false,I have not once said it can be cured.It can be treated and managed though,big difference in those terms.

Maybe this isn't the place for you if you are looking for members to agree with everything you say and agree that it's a disability for every single person that has it.

You seem to twist words and perceive everything that's said in such a negative way .That's a shame because this place can be so helpful when one is willing to receive.

leomama · Jun 23, 2017 at 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RubyRae

That's absolutely false,I have not once said it can be cured.It can be treated and managed though,big difference in those terms.

Maybe this isn't the place for you if you are looking for members to agree with everything you say and agree that it's a disability for every single person that has it.

You seem to twist words and perceive everything that's said in such a negative way .That's a shame because this place can be so helpful when one is willing to receive.

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Find it amusing you are so adverse to the use of the word disability! I don't need support. I've been living with this disorder for a very long time. It's only when it reached critical levels that I learned the full extent of it. You go on with your story and let other people have theirs. Try not to be so aggressive about having to be correct about this issue.

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leomama Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 4,703 10 172 hugs given	Jun 23, 2017 at 06:43 AM #25 I think there is a lot of misunderstanding going on here which is why I moved my discussion over, to no avail, I got attacked there too. Actual cases of ptsd that are disabling require rehabilitation.
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RubyRae Grand Member Member Since Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 857 7 455 hugs given	Jun 23, 2017 at 07:32 AM #27 PTSD Awareness Means Knowing It?s a Treatable Condition https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-...d/what-is-ptsd
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