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

Mad in America

The initial push to recognize PTSD as a formal diagnosis was driven by psychiatrists such as Dr. Robert Jay Lifton with his book “Home from the War” and Dr. Chaim Shatan along with Vietnam War veterans. It is a serious disorder, reflecting the deep psychological scars left by genuine trauma. In later years, advocates like Dr. .”

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Brain Stew: An Interview with Myself

Mad in America

He told me I had an anxiety disorder on top of being depressed, and that there was a medication called Klonopin that would help my anxiety and another one called Celexa for my depression. In Illinois, I saw a guy I found in the phone book. Instead I saw a social worker. She took my history, then I saw a psychiatrist.

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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. See our full list of book recommendations for the most up-to-date editions.

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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. See our full list of book recommendations for the most up-to-date editions.

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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).