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Post-traumatic writing disorder
Starbeam:
--- Quote from: Lord Aragorn of Mid~World on October 03, 2010, 04:26:20 AM ---Hrm...could be, I know there was an issue of gender identity disorders as well. Some wanted them omitted, others wanted them to stay in because then insurance would be willing to pay.
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Wasn't there also some sort of issue with autism and the stuff that falls under that?
Enjorous:
I think so, but I'm fairly certain that's an ongoing battle.
jeno:
--- Quote from: Lord Aragorn of Mid~World on October 03, 2010, 04:39:54 AM ---Jeno, I think we well and truly derailed this tread. And in only two pages in a board that's normally on topic most times. We rule!
I didn't know that about psychiatrists, is the same thing true for clinical psychologists or MFT's?
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\o/ *wins*
I think it only applies to people who administer therapy as part of their practice. Or it might be anyone who's licensed, I forget. :D
jeno:
To bring this a bit back on topic, these resources might help to get a better understanding of PTSD and how to show it in fiction. PTSD Resources
meg_evonne:
Rather than flashbacks. It would work to simply jump all over a time cntinuim. Played w this in ya. Adds emotion as you interweave the events. Key I think is carrying the emotional plot forward as the seemingly random events unfold. Making your plot propulsion emotional rather than events in time. Love the idea. Let us know how it works out. Maybe do a test short story?
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