Remove 2018 Remove Personality disorders Remove Resilience and coping
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What Is Beyond a Diagnosis?

Mad in America

We were told that our brains are broken or that we would just have to cope. Like myself, no matter what they had been through, they found their innate resilience. A steady stream of amazing individuals from all over the world replied with incredible openness to share their stories of hope and resilience. What did I discover?

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

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Adding insult to injury, ICD-11 (2018) added complex PTSD (C-PTSD) to address prolonged trauma, such as childhood abuse or long-term domestic violence, acknowledging broader symptoms like emotional dysregulation and identity struggles. It is a serious disorder, reflecting the deep psychological scars left by genuine trauma.