not knowing what's real

[slacker]

nope. complex ptsd is DSM-based whereas desnos goes wider and has input from a field greater than psychiatric research (ie. psychologists, social workers) which makes for richer information gathering when whoever is conducting an assessment is taking on board what the person is saying and placing it in context with their experience, rather than just the bald symptoms of ptsd (complex or garden-variety)

this link http://www.traumacenter.org/products...les/DESNOS.pdf gives some idea of where the thoughts came from when desnos was formulated (ironically, in a psychiatric journal!)

few in general psychiatry use it because its too comprehensive! but psychotraumatologists find it a helpful tool which enables far better treatment planning (and prognosis)

[butterfly hearts]

woah, that's really interesting to know about :)
thanks slacker, i am very interested in how diagnosis and treatment differs between fidderent fields of experties.

[slacker]

sorry if i come across as a bighead knowall. i just like to share what i've learned. its really helped me with my stuff

[Stellata]

Thanks for the article. It's really helpful.
It does seem that the criteria are pretty similar to Complex PTSD. :)

Past realities mingling with present realities can be very confusing and upsetting. That's my bottom line...

[angelmillennium666]

i feel as u do.you are not alone.