Delayed PTSD
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From: TexasMich on 20 Nov 2005 10:26 How common is delayed PTSD? Can symmtoms develop years later for the first time?
From: Nancy on 20 Nov 2005 14:15 Hi TexasMich! > How common is delayed PTSD? Can symmtoms develop years later for the > first time? I am not certain how to answer this question. Apparently, I had PTSD when I was 23, but was not diagnosed until I was in my late 40s. My symptoms were probably always there ... hiding in plain sight ... but the combination of facts included that PTSD did not hit the DSM until about 10 years' after the fact. So, I went from a 'nervous condition' to PTSD. My symptoms did become worse as I got older, but all personality characteristics supposedly get stronger as one ages. What I can say is that perhaps the diagnosis of PTSD can be delayed as symptoms become more apparent the longer that PTSD remains untreated. Smile and there will be something to smile about! Nancy
From: boloid27 on 20 Nov 2005 19:58 TexasMich, there is no doubt in my mind about it, the answer is yes, the question is, if it is you, are you going to make sure to see a doc? I hope so, keep us posted, be well, stay healthy, John De
From: boloid27 on 20 Nov 2005 19:58 TexasMich, there is no doubt in my mind about it, the answer is yes, the question is, if it is you, are you going to make sure to see a doc? I hope so, keep us posted, be well, stay healthy, John De
From: Chris on 24 Nov 2005 01:07
Taxas Mich your question on delayed PTSD etc,,, PTSD is rather common, it CAN come delayed, especially often it happens in context with a second traumatisation. E.g. Wimen who were sexually abused as children show a more them 35% greater risk to develop PTSD after sexuaæ assault, violence in the home, or another situation one could generally perceive as life threatening. On diagnosing PTSD please look at DSM III and DSM IV you will find it in google. All the best Christof S. Lehmann MPsych |