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Post-Traumatic Stress Disappointment: Disappointment and Its Role in PTSD.

Tuly Flint¹, Natti Ronel¹

¹Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.

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This study reveals that three-dimensional disappointment (TDD) with self, others, and the Sublime is a key factor in developing and intensifying Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), impacting spiritual recovery.

Keywords:

PTSD disappointment recovery self-disappointment spirituality trauma

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Psychology
Spirituality Studies
Trauma Research

Background:

Disappointment, particularly self-disappointment, disappointment with others, and the Sublime, is under-studied in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Existing literature mentions these forms of disappointment but lacks in-depth study within the context of PTSD and spiritual recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the role of three-dimensional disappointment (TDD) in the experiences of individuals recovering from PTSD through spirituality.
To explore the relationship between TDD, disconnection, helplessness, and spiritual recovery in PTSD survivors.

Main Methods:

Qualitative interviews were conducted with 50 individuals who recovered from PTSD and attributed their recovery to spirituality.
Participants represented diverse backgrounds, trauma types, piety levels, and recovery methods.

Main Results:

A mechanism of three-dimensional disappointment (TDD) involving self, others, and the Sublime was identified in individuals with PTSD.
TDD was found to foster feelings of disconnection and helplessness, contributing to PTSD development and exacerbation.
Spirituality played a significant role in the recovery process for these individuals.

Conclusions:

Three-dimensional disappointment (TDD) is a critical, under-recognized factor in the etiology and severity of PTSD.
Understanding TDD is crucial for developing effective therapeutic and spiritual recovery strategies for PTSD.
Implications exist for caregivers, therapists, and individuals navigating PTSD and seeking spiritual healing.