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    Scared

    I am studying to specialize in PTSD primarily because of people I know who suffer from Combat PTSD. I am not here to play amateur therapist but a bad experience with a therapist should not put anyone off seeking a different therapist. Every profession has the odd person who make everyone look...
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    Scared

    my point was that just because SHE thinks she is better than you does not mean she is right but you seem to know that anyway. It certainly does not excuse their behaviour especially now that the psychiatrist is saying that you are sensitive to criticism. While that may be broadly true, it is not...
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    Been Having The Oddest Dreams Lately

    I dont want to control the content of the dreams. I am trying to manage being woken up by dreams. I have tried out what I learned about sleeping and it worked. I have never slept so well since I learned about melatonin etc but the last few nights have been different. 2 hours sleep then a...
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    Been Having The Oddest Dreams Lately

    I have looked at one of my books tonight and although I am not a fan of Sigmund Freud, his wish fulfillment dream theory does fit. Evaluation, in short, yes and no depending on all sorts of factors. In my case, the dream content could be setting the scene for my participation which fits the wish...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    please do not concern yourself about how you say things. I am not here to nitpick on grammatical details. I know how cautious you get when you talk about sensitive issues and I can only relate to depression. That is only one part of what you and everyone else is going through. Having said that...
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    Military Is This Even Ptsd??? Or Just Angry Depression?

    I have read your first post again. While there may be some combat trauma behind it, frustration and anger in civvy street is a common problem with the transition. This is my 15th year out here and I still hate working with them sometimes. I am guessing he is old school which means a form of...
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    Been Having The Oddest Dreams Lately

    I am not sure that I have a right to post this so I will keep it short. has anyone found (or heard of) any methods of dream management? I mean not waking up during the night after a dream
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    Military Is This Even Ptsd??? Or Just Angry Depression?

    I am not sure why I mentioned that. It now seems irrelevant but still true. there is one thing that does stand out though. I know it is a symptom of PTSD but that aside, hyper-vigilance is very common with vets in general. I know quite a few vets from all branches of HM Forces and each one...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    I mean beat what you are going through now but do that for you rather than anyone else. I fought my depression because I didn't like the person I was turning into. I took it out on my closest friends which was unfair so I made the decision to change but I did that for myself. I chose to take my...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    is that really true? i am not in a position to discuss PTSD so the only thing i can relate to is depression which i had for over 20 years without even realising it. i remember at the time wondering why i carried on. what was the purpose of my existence. things like that. once i recognised my own...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    that is your opinion but i can be objective without the influence of subjectivity. it is not always easy but it is very much possible
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    as for opinions, yes we do all form them but a professional opinion is very very different to a personal opinion. for me, there is a massive void between them so i would have to ask which one you want from me although more often than not, i cant give a personal opinion because i dont know enough...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    of course we need researchers which is why i am going down the clinical psychologist route rather than the quick and easy route. i could be doing a 1 year course spending 3 hours per week in evening class then 2 years at university getting my degree and that would be me qualified to practice...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    how long does it take to understand someone? do people really understand themselves? i am not expecting an answer to these questions as they are probably more philosophical psychology than psychology but they may be relevant. each person is an individual so while symptoms may be common and...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    maybe it is easier to see the negatives and miss the positives. the question of luck really exists was tested in psychology and the (current) answer is that it is merely a question of how you see things. Some people have a more positive outlook than others. An event could be seen as being...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    someone elses actions have absolutely no reflection on your dignity. that is them and even if you did respond at times in some way that you are not proud of in hindsight, so what? when you are put on the spot sometimes you are not given time to consider your options and emotions take over. none...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    i am really not sure why such a simple comment has provoked such a reaction but i am pleased that it did. i have never looked at the definition of the word 'dignity' since it is a word that people use with a general understanding and rarely need to really look at it. i have just looked it up and...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    part of the blame does lie with me. there is a significant difference between civilians and military with regards to things like speech and sense of humour etc. that coupled with the fact that i was at my Grandmothers funeral on friday so my head is all over the place right now. i apologise for...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    I would not dismiss anyone as quickly as that. If someone is seeking help then they clearly need it and I would need to establish the underlying issue. At that point I would need to make a call on whether or not I could be the best person for that job. If not then it would only be fair to find a...
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    How Do People Feel Hearing 'details' ?

    i dont see how your dignity would every be in question
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    we all have to start somewhere. i have had my mind changed on some things already and it would not surprise me to see more of that happening throughout my studies. we live and learn!
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    i know that Combat PTSD can manifest itself into violent outbursts which could hopefully be treated. the person is there for treatment so i would hope that they are receptive to stopping the violence. that i could probably handle but it really is totally different to the woman seeking help for...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    i have considered that (first sentence) and while it sickens me, i know it is not unheard of within the military. i havent figured that one out yet! i do need to figure it out but honestly, i havent done that yet. i am not disputing that PTSD affects lifestyle but does lifestyle cause PTSD? if...
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    Social Class And Ptsd

    i do see you point but i think you may be missing my point. if someone has an appointment to see me because they have experienced something like Combat PTSD then that is why they are seeing me. their lifestyle is of no interest to me as a therapist. they may be unhappy with the consequences of...
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    Death When You Stop Caring About The Death Of A Loved One

    you know the saying "you can choose your friends but you can't choose your family". whatever the circumstances are, it is your life and your choice who you care about. nobody has the right to judge you for it even though it may be generally expected to care about family. that would be fine in an...
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