Should it be changed from PTSD to PTSE?

2014-11-13T00:26:02-05:00

It is not a disorder, it is an experience, that we experience every day.. So loose the disorder label..

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 6:24 PM

2014-11-13T18:24:23-05:00

SSG Private RallyPoint Member, that's a very good suggestion. I'm hearing more and more about "PTS" (post traumatic stress) - minus the "D" - and that may be the way it will be addressed in the future. The word "disorder" does have a negative connotation, and it probably adds to the stigma associated with PTS.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 13 at 2014 6:33 PM

2014-11-13T18:33:35-05:00

Concur with CW5 Private RallyPoint Member I prefer PTS. I think common use is heading that way, with "PTSD" being applied when the symptoms of PTS become debilitating- ergo a true disorder.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Nov 13 at 2014 9:56 PM

2014-11-13T21:56:01-05:00

They did. It is PTS according to the new DSM-V.

Response by SPC Jack Hunt, JR made Nov 14 at 2014 12:27 AM

2014-11-14T00:27:04-05:00

I'm sick of the labels myself. I am not a Bombay vet but served a total of about 7 years and was given the choice of a desk job or an out in 2002. I regret leaving more than anything. I was once diagnosed with guilt depression, because I felt guilty that I couldn't be by my brothers side who had either died in combat or commited suicide at some time. I feel I could have some how changed the outcome of those events had I not seperated from service. I guess it's a could of should of would of. But it hurts my heart reguardless.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 12:35 AM

2014-11-14T00:35:09-05:00

Just because people don't like to be labeled as having a "disorder" doesn't mean it isn't one. Political correctness should never dictate how medicine is practiced.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Nov 14 at 2014 6:55 AM

2014-11-14T06:55:37-05:00

Regardless of the 'label' that is used, the misconceptions about what it is and what is isn't are the real issue. These misconceptions will continue to exist unless we continue to educate those around us (military and civilian). Just my two cents.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2014 9:07 AM

2014-11-14T09:07:33-05:00

Could we also drop the "E," and refer to it as Post Traumatic Stress? Stress is defined as, "...a state of mental or emotional strain or tension."

Response by MSG David Johnson made Dec 26 at 2014 2:43 PM

2014-12-26T14:43:36-05:00

PTS