So, i want to share that i no longer have ptsd

[Suzetig]

So you’re basically saying that someone who has had mental illness is forever “living in recovery”.

 

[CdnCopper]

That's what not what I'm just saying, that's what the research shows.

 

[CdnCopper]

.....but should the term "cured" be helpful in reaching recovery or maintaining recovery then that's great. I'm for whatever works to help someone live symptom free.....which I believe is the goal of everyone here.

 

[Suzetig]

So what’s the difference between recovery and cure other than semantics?

 

[CdnCopper]

Recovery....you remain at risk.

Cured.....no risk exists.

More than just semantics when you really look at the differences between the two.

 

[Suzetig]

Except research shows a varying degrees of increased risk of developing acute PTSD in the event of a new traumatic experience, dependant on original and subsequent trauma type - it’s far from across the board, and in some cases show no significant increase in risk of chronic PTSD, again trauma type dependent.

So some people, dependent on original trauma and acute/chronic nature of their PTSD aren’t at an increased risk of developing PTSD when compared to a control population and can by your language be considered cured. Which is what the OP is saying.

That doesn’t mean they never experience anything that could be considered symptomatic of PTSD, eg they may still experience anxiety to some degree (given it’s a common human emotion) but not symptoms at clinical levels and not across the whole diagnostic criteria.

 

[CdnCopper]

Agreed. It's very complex, very individual with no black or white answers but a whole lot of grey questions.

 

[Angelwings]

VERY informative! I'm hoping to get to the "no longer meet criterion" status through the MDMA study. I read that it's happened to a lot of the people in the second trial.

 

[recoveringfromptsd]

something like 80% of people diagnosed with PTSD will recover

That does not give me much hope, my new T agrees that I may never recover from mine enough to make a real difference. So were focusing on coping skills and staying safe and she wants to see me twice a week. I have been labeled a chronic suicide risk due to my struggles, even the local ER no longer asks when they see me they just take me right back to the safe rooms area. 80% is a high number but 20% is sizable too, and I appear to unfortunately fall into the 20%. Assuming the 80% thing is true.

PTSD is as insidious as its causes. One thing is for sure, life is and will never the same once PTSD develops.

I think its just a play on words. For example.

A person who is bipolar who adheres to a very strict...

Good point, as for myself my BI-POLAR is extremely well controlled, my PTSD well that's another story, it's been the source of misery 24/7. And it controls my every moment due to my hyper-vigilance being active 24/7, never being able to feel safe with everything around me is very hard to cope with.

 

[Gs172003]

Where are the percentage that will get better on their own come from? I've never seen it anywhere but here.

 

[tacit]

Hi guys..really appreciate all the participation & support..thank you. :hug:

To Friday…hats off…& respect. :D

I've just put some thoughts down, hoping there may be something helpful there for anyone who wants to read it, & it's ended up a bit lengthy. I was wondering how long can a post be? Is there a limit?

Much appreciated..cheers. :tup:

 

[somerandomguy]

I'd very much like to read it.