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This. I think that because the image of PTSD has been (involuntarily) appropriated by veterans (or at least, these are the ONLY people who the media focuses on), it makes it 100x more difficult for anyone else with PTSD to have their experiences validated. As far as being picked on vs being bullied, yes I do agree - there is a huge difference! I have experienced both as a child, and I barely remember the times I was picked on vs *trigger warning* beaten up, ostracized, or (urinated on) for being poor. But I understand that not everyone has that unfortunate perspective.I have gotten the response of "you weren't in the army or a natural disaster." This infuriates me beyond belief!
This is a good point. I guess my only frame of personal reference is my own, and that everyone in my family (mother, sister) has some form of PTSD from serious and prolonged life-threatening events, as opposed to a one-off episode where they felt humiliated or frightened. I do feel the eligibility criteria for PTSD will change in the future, as those with less intrusive (or false) experiences will be coddled - as seen with MPD in the 70-80s, and ADHD in the 90s. Which is unfortunate, because when it gets to that point, anyone will be able to say they have ______ and use it for their own gain. That's probably my biggest fear in terms of being taken seriously and having access to good treatment. Though I believe everyone is entitled to that, regardless of the severity.. so it's a double edged sword.while one person may have had to experience a serious trauma to develop it, another may only need to experience a minor trauma or a series of minor traumas.
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