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Escaping The Shackles of Psychiatry: What I’ve Seen and Survived, as Both Doctor and Patient

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On top of it, during the last few years, when I spent more time detained in hospital than at home, some of the nurses accused me of “not wanting to get better” and urged the doctors to label me with “personality disorder.” As a last resort, I underwent experimental psychosurgery in September 2001 (bilateral anterior cingulotomy).

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

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DSM-5 (2013) moved away from listing specific events and focused more on the subjective experience, including responses to threats of death, serious injury, or violence. Life expectancy has increased globally due to advancements in medical technology, better hygiene, and improved access to healthcare.