Just what i was looking for - a thread on PTSD. I've been diagnosed w/ it by about 5 psychologists, but it was a while ago, and I don't have their documents (didn't see a need to get a copy at the time). My b/f is certain he has it, too. He never thought of it until a friend mentioned it to him. He is, in fact, a psychologist (he quit) who worked in a VA hospital with Vietnam Vets who were addicted to heroin, when they came back. Many of them committed suicide, etc. while there. This all traumatized him since he got very involved in their lives. Also his program (based on art therapy) was taken away from him in favor of methadon. He qualified in CA as a patient for this reason. Would that help him in NM (showing his CA card?). As for me, how would I go about getting a diagnosis AGAIN, so I can get the documents.?
I have tried EMDR. The last therapist I saw said she didn't think it would help me at this time. Though I thought it did help some.
I've also been diagnosed with arthritis, but again, never bothered getting paperwork. Mine is not amazingly severe, just some pain and popping in a few joints! But no huge swelling or anything (except fingers, sometimes). Wow, don't I sound like a winner