A terrible feature about remembering is the inability to forget.For many in the military and armed forces, this inability to forgettraps them with a particular feeling associated with a particularmoment. As the rules of war are uncompromising, the traumaticscars, both physical and emotional, hold power in the lives ofthose who have faced war. Over the years, posttraumatic stressdisorder (PTSD) diagnoses have expanded to include victims of rape,environmental disasters, or any other event producinginsurmountable and atypical levels of stress for an individual.When exceptionally stressful and atypical events occur in life, itis natural to feel discomfort or even trauma in response to thesituation. Does everyone who experiences trauma become diagnosedwith PTSD?
For this Discussion, consider whether the diagnosis of traumaalways leads to the development of PTSD. If not diagnosed withPTSD, think about what alternative diagnoses might be possible fora client. With these thoughts in mind: Post a brief explanation ofwhether experiences of trauma always lead to the development ofPTSD and explain why or why not. Then explain possible alternativeclient diagnoses.
