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

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It is a testament to our relationship that we survived, just as it was a testament to my husband that he had held on so tightly to keep our children safe and away from the clutches of social services while I was ill. Gaining my freedom has been gradual, and it took until 2018 to fully escape from the shackles of psychiatry.

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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 also introduced separate criteria for children and teens.