interesting.....dunno what to think of it....can't help but wonder if it is yet another label that is being created.....would like to see some more evidence about it....

Subsection A of PTSD...............my gosh, most people with PTSD are bitter about things that have happened to them. What next? Sometimes I think it is just a game to insure moneies from insurance companies and to label us even more. More and more labels just cause more low self esteem.

Why dont we just call it "crappy childhood" disorder or "incest" disorder? These labels dont benefit us in my opinion, they only hinder us or classify us. Why not just treat symptoms and the person?

Hate the word "them", substitute with "us" please.......smile

Interesting article. I think I have the symptoms sometimes as I feel like slapping the crap out of a few people sometimes. Most of the time I am depressed, fatigued, and in pain. Most of those who know me think I am very kind and loving, but a few (3) think I am not a the past few years. I put up with a lot from them and then really "flew off the handle" with a verbal rant in response to what I felt was verbal abuse and disrespect. I feel very bitter toward them as I feel used. Do you think I have this disorder?

do you ever feel that.. they have all these names for negative side of our personality.. like.. ADHD, obssesive compulsive disorder, anxiety problems..

they all have names and make it sound like it's a disease. Like the only way to be a normal human is to never feel those negative feeling within ourselves and stuff..

it sounds to me they're just adding another name down the list.

if bitterness is a mental health issue, wouldnt happiness and joy be mental health issues also? what about malice, spite, hatred, and jealousy???

Interesting idea. I would be grateful to feel some of those positive emotions more often. My dogs give me unconditional love as do my grandchildren (so far) which helps. Wish I felt better, so I could make more friends. Have one close one (and one I talk to every month or so), but I feel depressed so often, I don't feel comfortable being around others much. My teaching job takes a great deal of energy (as I want to help my students so much). I do feel intense bitterness toward 3 people in my life and can't seem to resolve the feelings. Any ideas _ have tried counseling and self-help reading.

Thanks Jormungandr - very interesting article & thanks for sharing.

When I encounter a very bitter person, I feel bad for them.

Hugs to you :)

We may feel a tinge of resentment or bitterness, especially towards Ungrateful family members or others who owe you more than they realize, but in the end, you cant feel embittered.

That only hurts us. This is a good time to treat your-self right and let go of any of these feelings, they spoil our lives and each day , until we move on and relieve ourselves of the pain they carry in them.

Have a great day

made me think about different things, such as gang members, who eventually enjoy stabbing or hurting,or the term "go postal", i thought originally it meant just cranky, mean people who find pleasure in being rude to others. also, i think of the high schoolers that shoot up their schools, mainly boys who were teased or bullied. interesting thought, will be lookng out for any results of further research on this. thanks.

as people age, like in their twilight years, they get cranky or bitter.