Completely agree. Not to mention, the diagnosis or self diagnosis of PTSD is thrown around so loosely that it’s lost it’s true meaning.
You’re exactly right, and PTSD is the most over-diagnosed mental disorder in DSM-5. In fact, it’s become a catch-all or like a proprietary eponym like Coke, Jell-o, Popsicle, Q-Tip or Kleenex. In most cases of claimed PTSD, it’s something else like Acute Stress Disorder, or one or more of many anxiety or depressive disorders. All of its notoriety is attributable to the VA’s connection to permanent, tax-free structured disability benefits. Now, everyone has “PTSD.” Just ask them.