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

Mad in America

People increasingly claim vicarious trauma from reading distressing news articles, watching emotionally charged TV shows, or even hearing a friend’s upsetting story. It is a serious disorder, reflecting the deep psychological scars left by genuine trauma.

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Day # 146: Bulimia Nervosa Part 1

Bullet Psych

There is also an association between mood disorders , impulsivity, personality disorders (most commonly borderline PD ), and anxiety disorders. Resources for today's post include: First Aid for Psychiatry Kaplan and Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry DSM-5-TR Pocket Psychiatry And the articles referenced above.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Individuals with other mental disorders may display a disordered relationship with food or their body image but not meet full criteria for BN. Resources for today's post include: Kaplan and Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry DSM-5-TR Pocket Psychiatry Maudsley Prescriber's Guide And the articles referenced above.

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Day # 148: Binge-Eating Disorder

Bullet Psych

Other psychiatric conditions in the differential diagnosis include mood disorders (increase appetite and weight gain = atypical feature specifier) or borderline personality disorder (binge eating = impulsive behavior criterion). If the full criteria for both disorders are met, both diagnoses can be given.

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Day # 152: Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

Bullet Psych

Also associated with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorder, somatic symptom disorder, and illness anxiety disorder. Treatment : Options include: 1) Chronotherapy (delaying bedtime by 2-3 hours per night until desired sleep-wake cycle is achieved).