Something to think about

[mizzou7016]

I found this on a website that I frequent....it makes sense and definitely is something to think about.

Invisible Injury: PTSI

If your job exposes you to chronic stress and trauma, you might have an invisible injury.

You’ve heard of PTSD, but what about PTSI? Post Traumatic Stress Injury is a description that’s gaining traction. Both terms describe a similar set of symptoms, such as anxiety, sleep disruption, irritability, gut problems, headaches, and hypervigilance.

The distinction lies in the wording and an effort to reduce stigma. PTSI frames the condition as an injury rather than a disorder, suggesting that, like physical injuries, it can do harm, and it can be healed.

If you suspect you're dealing with PTSI, there is one important thing you must NOT do: ignore it. Your injury is valid and most likely needs attention.

[Agora1]

Thanks mizzou for posting yet another invisible disorder that gets buried deep

within us. I'm glad it's being brought to light and addressed by the doctors. xx

[Hidden]

any job around life and death situation must be very hard, life guards, security and your job. I can't even imagine everyday like that. You definitely deserve medals and financial and support!

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

Although it has it's darkness....this job has taught me well....you can be compassionate....but still be firm....be an example for others....no matter what their circumstance is....

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

Priests and people like you do so much for soul, heart and mind. You make the big difference

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

I just put the information out there.....it's up to the person receiving the information what they do with it.....what gets me is when the light bulb finally hits

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

You have big heart and the right wisdom. That’s reaches them

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

not so sure about that....I continue to try......that's all i can do

[Hidden in reply to mizzou7016]

One person can make such huge difference

[mizzou7016 in reply to Hidden]

and I will continue to do my best...however sometimes I think it is more of the it takes a village concept

[Shysteve]

Thanks for making us/me aware of this condition,best wishes steve

[mizzou7016 in reply to Shysteve]

I am going to write down my thoughts about PTSD/PSTI.....

[SayNOtoPanic]

Thanks for this info mizzou and the explanation. Appreciate it. Have not heard of this before. Makes total sense though.

[mizzou7016 in reply to SayNOtoPanic]

Disorder makes it sound like there is no hope

[SayNOtoPanic in reply to mizzou7016]

I hear ya. Especially when an individual is in the thick of it. Do you think the PTSI distinction will continue to get more traction? Keep us posted on more info and updates. Appreciate u.

[LiamMC]

That's a fact. Severe trauma can cause people to stop functioning. Nom physical impact can be enough to injure the brain and body into shock. Temporary or permanent non responsive in communication, trouble using brain. I know this from experience and other stories. There is always hope, it takes time, a very long time and good help. Unfortunately, it can like many other illnesses, relapse etc. Personally I'd rather physical assault than psychological, betrayal and torture is the work of evil. If you mess with children and people for fun, ego, enabling, status, I have no words for you. There's my overshare for the day / week. Be safe, take care, and be good to yourselves 🫂.

[Desperate4Happiness]

this is my life. This is me. I just realized this past week that just because my trauma can't be seen that it isn't real.

Yesterday I looked up the definition of trauma and the different categories and I checked off almost every single one. I'm now journaling about that I've suffered and it makes me wonder how I've managed to remain upright.

Tears.

[Zhangliqun]

PTSD is well known, dates back to"soldier's heart" from the Civil War, then "shell shock" from WW1 and "battle fatigue" from WW2. Changing "disorder" to "injury" doesn't change what it is or how to treat it.

How you frame something does matter, but we're in an age where far too many people think that changing the name of a disease or problem is virtually the same thing as solving or curing it.

[mizzou7016 in reply to Zhangliqun]

I know that for me....my ptsd/ptsi will never 100% go away as long as I am 1. Alive and 2. Able to remember anything about the last 26 years of my life. That being said....Identifying it as an injury instead of a disorder is way more appropriate for me. I am fully functioning and have been for a long time. I know that in order to get better I have to put in the work. I know that I may never be able to put in enough work. But it has definitely injured me...in ways not too many people understand

[Cup-cake7]

do you mean if it's mental/emotional trauma it's an injury

[mizzou7016 in reply to Cup-cake7]

I mean...and this is only my thoughts on this subject....for me it makes more sense to call my circumstance post traumatic stress injury. I don't look at it as a disorder. I function very well despite all of the trauma I've experienced over the last 26 years. Each person will look at it different

[Cup-cake7 in reply to mizzou7016]

understand. Just trying to identify if you suffer flashbacks as I do as the trauma is in the memory.

[Cup-cake7 in reply to mizzou7016]

I too dislike labels generally. I think it causes some to move into victim mentality which isn't usually helpful as brings about a poor me type of mentality

[mizzou7016 in reply to Cup-cake7]

I have been a corrections officer for the last 26 years. For me it's not so much that I have flashbacks...although I definitely do in some situations....it is more the unpredictable and potentially violent atmosphere that I have been in for over half my life.

[Cup-cake7 in reply to mizzou7016]

sorry unsure what corrections officer is? Do you get panicky feeling- for me, I had loads of big stuff all the ones they say are the most stressful, in a very close period of time with no space to recover in between. I'm a lot better in general, but then I just suddenly get it again and go into the emotion of it all. it's very wearing to try and rise above it and it's a bit depressing to think it is again

[mizzou7016 in reply to Cup-cake7]

Go to Wikipedia and search for Michael J Devlin. He is at the facility that I work at. I've dealt with inmate on inmate assaults and killings. Offender on staff assaults...been the victim of assaults. Was in a riot

[Cup-cake7]

it's certainly a softer way of looking at ir

[Cup-cake7]

..mines 20 yrs to 24 yrs constant stuff. I know, it's a big life chunk - but at least we're still here and get some good days! I find it something you can't talk about to anyone especially my kids as they would be upset