Could Snape have PTSD?

[Marilyn Peake]

No: HPFGUIDX 141063


"eggplant107" wrote:
>> It's remarkable that Harry isn't suffering from Post Traumatic Stress
> Disorder after all the hell he's been through, but Snape?

>> Harry is made of stronger stuff.

Marilyn Peake writes:
I think that's the main thing about Harry that makes him so appealing 
to so many people all around the world.  When I was studying for my 
graduate degree in Clinical Psychology, I remember reading about 
theories regarding the "invulnerable child" - the type of child who is 
able to grow up normal despite severe emotional disturbance in the 
parents.  One theory is that these children don't blame themselves, and 
can clearly separate themselves from their parents' problems.  Harry 
certainly seems to be able to do that very well in all of his home and 
school environments!      

Best Wishes,
Marilyn
http://www.marilynpeake.com

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