Dsm V: Dissociative Subtype Of Ptsd?

[anthony]

You either dissociate normally as a result of trauma which is an inherent part of the diagnosis of PTSD, or, you have a dissociative disorder.

Spot on the money Sea. One is part of PTSD already. When it extends beyond the scope of normal dissociative episodes due to trauma, then it becomes a comorbid diagnosis to the PTSD diagnosis.

 

[Phoenix_Rising]

I completely agree. If a professional is not competent enough to figure out that you have both PTSD AND a dissociative disorder, then they really should not be treating a person with those diagnoses in the first place.

Therefore, it really should not affect the treatment protocol.