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News Post-traumatic stress disorder is a systemic illness, not a mental disorder

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The higher frequency of comorbid physical conditions suggests that PTSD be conceptualised not as a purely mental disorder, but rather as a systemic disorder. Integrated health care strategies directed at the psychological and physical health of patients with PTSD, as well as rigorous control of risk factors, are likely to improve their quality of life and their survival.

Apparently I can't post links yet but this should get you there
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Physical comorbidities of post-traumatic stress disorder in Australian Vietnam War veterans | Medical Journal of Australia

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a systemic illness, not a mental disorder: is Cartesian dualism dead? | Medical Journal of Australia
 
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The higher frequency of comorbid physical conditions suggests that PTSD b...
I like the fact that they compared PTSD ( present or in the past) because the biological apparently never leaves you ( no cure to date) though you might get a handle on the psychological
 
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The neuro stuff can't be ignored, and there was an effort, though modest to have it reclassed as an "injury".

It is already different than Post Traumatic Stress.
 
Mental disorder does not mean 'imaginary problem' - nor does it mean 'purely thought-based problem'.

Mental = of the mind.

Derived from Latin: mens, ment- , meaning 'mind'

I get very tired of the assumption that a 'mental' illness or disorder is a somehow insulting or lesser or unserious or degrading thing to have.

Many disorders of the mind are progressive. Systemic. Diagnosable with scientific measures. Life-threatening. Life-altering. Some have organic (genetic) origins, some are instigated by events, injuries, and other illnesses.

And our scientific understanding of the brain and its maladies is in its infancy. There is so much yet to learn. So, more power to the science in all its forms: yes. Going through effort to separate PTSD because being classed with the other mental disorders is somehow offensive...bothers the f*ck out of me.

Sorry, @eloc. This is not directed at you in particular. Just having a bit of a rant.

And I know: there is a stigma to mental illness. People are afraid of the disorders of the mind; I often think it's an intuitive fear right up there next to the fear of death. A brain is essential to existence; a 'damaged' brain would possibly lead to 'damaged' existence. That's scary.

I just don't think that giving in to that stigma and fear is the answer.

/end soapbox.
 
No offence taken I am the mental health pinup girl of the aid industry for exactly that reason ( most of my affected mates in the Aid industry are not seeking diagnosis and treatment) - there should be no stigma around mental illness but at the same time I should not be expected to talk my way out of a HPA axis dysfunction which is what my insurance company thinks another 15 sessions of CBT on top of the 78 CBT/EMDR sessions I already have had will do! Hence my interest in both biology and psychology- they are entwined not separate so why then does no doctor/endicrinologist/heart specialist know about the biology of PTSD- I go armed with research and demand tests now - tired of being told to stay off the internet - do your job and I wouldn't have to be!! Up on the soapbox with you! Drs are 20 years behind the research.

and why hasn't insurance paid for a single medical test - because PTSD belongs to the psychs and biology is not mentioned in the DMV
 
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Good article, interesting read.

I no longer even about mental vs physical care mind you. Asthma, severe acid reflux, extreme fatigue and soreness, ..burned out neural receptors, damaged neural links.....all physical damage, just different effects.
 
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